This compliments of the Environmental Working Group.
Consistently most contaminated with pesticides; buy these organic: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, strawberries.
Consistently lowest in pesticides; enjoy in abundance: Asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn, kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapples, sweet peas.
All fresh produce should be washed with soapy water; use a drop or two of dish detergent, or my preference, a dilute solution of Dr. Bronner's castille soap (milder and rinses easier).
Of course, the best strategy is to grow your own...or be nice to me at harvest time!
For more details and a handy pocket guide with the above information, visit http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php.
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