Monday, December 5, 2011

EAT ORGANIC...

An organic diet decreases pesticide exposure in 5 days

"Clean 15" - lowest in pesticides
1. onions
2. sweet corn
3. pineapple
4. avocado
5. asparagus
6. sweet peas
7. mangoes
8. eggplant
9. cantaloupe (domestic)
10. kiwi
11. cabbage
12. watermelon
13. sweet potatoes
14. grapefruit
15. mushrooms

"Dirty Dozen" - HIGHEST in pesticides
1. apples
2. celery
3. strawberries
4. peaches
5. spinach
6. nectarines (imported)
7. grapes (imported)
8. sweet bell peppers
9. potatoes
10. blueberries (domestic)
11. lettuce
12. kale/ collard greens

For more information on pesticides in food, visit: http://www.ewg.org/pesticidesorganics

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