The 12 Most Contaminated Foods

Preparing for pesticide application.

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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?
  • 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.
  • Thanks for information. It makes so much sense from health factor as well as environmental factor.
  • Unfortunately, frozen sweet corn is likely to be genetically modified. So, not a ton of pesticide, but definitely something to get organic whenever possible.
  • Agreed. The whole gmo thing is worthy of a post on it's own...

    ~Dave
  • Dear God, I would never have imagined. Thanks for sharing. Will try to look for organically grown stuff from now on. :)
  • 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.
  • 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 $$$.
  • Thanks Dave! I have recently become a huge fan of Costco and I love the fact that they offer a good selection of organic products for not a lot of $$$.
  • Pam Starrat 7:31pm on July 2nd
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