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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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Pam Starrat 7:31pm on July 2nd
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 $$$.
Pam Starrat 7:31pm on July 2nd
Thanks Dave! I have recently become a huge fan of Costco and I love the fact that they offer a good selection of organic products for not a lot of $$$.
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 $$$.
Thanks Dave! I have recently become a huge fan of Costco and I love the fact that they offer a good selection of organic products for not a lot of $$$.
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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.
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.
Dear God, I would never have imagined. Thanks for sharing. Will try to look for organically grown stuff from now on.
Dear God, I would never have imagined. Thanks for sharing. Will try to look for organically grown stuff from now on.
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
Thanks for information. It makes so much sense from health factor as well as environmental factor.
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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.
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?
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?
Unfortunately the EWG work assumes that any amount of pesticide is harmful. It deliberately avoids ” complex assessment of pesticide risks but instead reflects the overall pesticide loads of common fruits and vegetables. This approach best captures the uncertainties of the risks of pesticide exposure..”
Exactly – sell uncertainty, if you don’t know, assume it’s bad!
So some twat posts a list of foods and you all worship them for it while still shopping at places like Costco, Walmart, and other stores that have to ship produce in from manufacturers still more concerned with quantity over quality. Not one comment about anyone growing their own food or supporting their own local farmers.
A few years back I would have agreed whole-heartedly with this article.
Then I dug into the real science behind organic foods vs. conventional.
I was shocked with the results.
That being said…..I still buy organic foods whenever possible!!!!
I still give this a “Thumbs Up!!”
Most of the Sweet Corn in the US is GM corn that has bacteria in it which makes it almost impossible for bugs to digest. This is why pesticide isn’t necessary. If bugs can’t digest you what makes you think its safe to eat?
Great list, but hate to see some of my favs make the list of most contaminated. It’s maddening how we have to pay 2-3x more for organic!