From the Environmental Working Group, here is a list of the fruits and vegetables that are ranked highest and lowest in pesticide content. You can see from the list that generally, it is the produce with the thinner skins that rank high. You should always try to buy organic but it is vital to at least buy the produce that ranks high in organic form especially for women that are pregnant and for young children. At the bottom of this post there is a link to a downloadable wallet guide so that you can have the list readily available when shopping.

Highest in Pesticides

These 12 popular fresh fruits and vegetables are consistently the most contaminated with pesticides — buy these organic.

• Apples
• Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Cherries
• Grapes (imported)
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Potatoes
• Red Raspberries
• Spinach
• Strawberries

Lowest in Pesticides

These 12 popular fresh fruits and vegetables consistently have the lowest levels of pesticides.

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Corn (sweet)
• Kiwi
• Mangos
• Onions
• Papaya
• Pineapples
• Peas (sweet)

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