Posted by Rachel on: Thu 12th May, 2011

It's difficult to remember what produce is free of pesticide residues, so here is a helpful list to take with you while shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

DIRTY DOZEN*

-Strawberries

-Peaches         

-Apples

-Celery

-Sweet Bell Peppers

-Nectarines

-Cherries

-Lettuce

-Grapes

-Pears

-Spinach

-Potatoes

* Highest in pesticides   

 

CLEAN 15**

-Onions

-Avocado

-Sweet Corn

-Pineapple

-Mango

-Asparagus

-Sweet peas

-Cabbage

-Kiwi

-Eggplant

-Papaya

-Watermelon

-Broccoli

-Tomato

-Sweet Potato

 ** Lowest in pesticides

 

Source: Collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

 

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Tags: santa barbara, nutrition, health, pesticides, produce

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