Friday, September 04, 2009

Fruits and Veggies Not Created Equal

One of my most common cravings in the summer is for a fruit salad. But unless it’s all organic, I’ve also been craving a mouthful of pesticides - ew!

The Washington DC-based Environmental Working Group has researched the top twelve fruits and veggies that require the most pesticides to grow.

Can you guess what tops the list?


The Dirty Dozen
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell peppers
4. Celery
5. Cherries
6. Nectarines
7. Strawberries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Imported grapes
11. Carrots
12. Pears

Read more on www.simplegreenaction.ca

If these fruits and vegetables aren’t pesticides free, it’s very unsafe eating these foods. The most common technique of others is to rinse it well with a liquid soap then wash it thoroughly with water.