The top 10 fruit and veg that may or may not include pesticides

July 18, 2009 by  
Filed under Food & Nutrition

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If you are looking to eat healthily, but find organics a stretch on your budget then it’s useful to know where to spend your money wisely.

These are the top ten non organic fruit and veg that are least likely to contain pesticides:

1. Asparagus
2. Kiwi
3. Avocados
4. Mangos
5. Bananas
6. Onions
7. Broccoli
8. Papaya
9. Cauliflower
10. Pineapples

The following list however are well worth spending your money on as according to the Environmental Working Group.
These are the most likely to be contaminated with pesticides:

1. Apples
2. Peaches
3. Bell Peppers
4. Pears
5. Celery
6. Potatoes
7. Cherries
8. Raspberries
9. Grapes
10. Spinach