3 hours agoFearful study published, these are 12 foods with more pesticides during 2017
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Each year, the Environmental Work Group releases a list called “Dirty Dozen”, reflecting 12 fruits and vegetables containing the most pesticides. This year, the report found that nearly 70% of non-organic fruits and vegetables tested proved positive with at least one kind of pesticide. If you feel at risk and uncertain about what [...]
If you feel at risk and uncertain about what you consume, the list “Dirty Dozen” can help you determine which foods you should buy so that you can be sure you're not consuming dangerous pesticides.
Avokados and sweet corn produced the purest food. Only 1% of samples showed any pesticides in content. More than 80% of the pineapples, papayas, dross, onions, and cabbages had no pesticides!
List of 12 fruits and vegetables that have the most pesticides: Strawberries, spinachs, nectar, apples, peaches, pears, cherry trees, grapes, celery, tomatoes, yellow peppers and potatoes.
