The 12 Most Contaminated Foods

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So by now you know that I think it’s worth it to buy organic food whenever possible.

But, I realize that sometimes it isn’t possible or economically feasible for some folks to do that on a regular basis. So, the next best thing is to try and go organic with the foods most likely to be contaminated in pesticides, and get non-organic version of foods with the least amount pesticides.

Here’s 2 lists for you:

12 MOST Contaminated Foods (get organic whenever possible)

Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Imported Grapes
Spinach
Lettuce
Potatoes

12 LEAST Contaminated Foods

Onions
Avocado
Frozen Sweet Corn
Pineapples
Mango
Asparagus
Frozen Sweet Peas
Kiwi
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Eggplant

Thanks to the Environmental Working Group for publishing this handy list. You can get the full rundown from them here.

~Dave

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Dave Soucy is a coach, trainer, motivator, husband, dad, and former fat guy. His goal is to teach as many people as possible how to achieve a life of health, fitness, and wellness through simply eating right and exercising. Click here to learn more about Dave.

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JimRocky

Do you have any proof or are you just making things up?
Dave Soucy

Jim, did you even bother to click the link that I provided to the data and methodology used by the Environmental Working Group to come up with the list?
Bailey

It's a good thing those are all my favorite fruits and vegetables on the most contaminated list. I can munch down on all of them when I'm feeling particularly suicidal.
Andrew Kaplan

Thanks for information. It makes so much sense from health factor as well as environmental factor.
J.E. Remy

Unfortunately, frozen sweet corn is likely to be genetically modified. So, not a ton of pesticide, but definitely something to get organic whenever possible.
Dave Soucy

Agreed. The whole gmo thing is worthy of a post on it's own...

~Dave
Soma

Dear God, I would never have imagined. Thanks for sharing. Will try to look for organically grown stuff from now on. :)
Greg at Live Fit

This list is interesting. I was always under the impression that the cruciferous veggies would be among the worst for contaminants due to the higher surface area. Shows what I know.

Thanks.
Pam Starr

Thanks Dave! I have recently become a huge fan of Costco and I love the fact that they offer a good selection of organic products for not a lot of $$$.
Anonymous

Thanks Dave! I have recently become a huge fan of Costco and I love the fact that they offer a good selection of organic products for not a lot of $$$.
Anonymous

Pam Starrat 7:31pm on July 2nd