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Friday, 27 March 2009 |
There are lots of reasons to buy organic food. Not least of which is that there are more nutrients in the food from the really good soil they are grown in. And there is also the fact that local food, produces a much smaller carbon footprint. We have got to stop shipping from one state to another when we can buy the same food right here. And doesn't it make asparagus taste that much better when you can only get it fresh when it is growing in your own area? The anticipation is a big part of the enjoyment. The following foods, when tested, are the foods that are most likely to have pesticide residues and therefore, if that is the main concern you are using in your decision to buy organic, these would be the ones you would absolutely need to buy organic.
1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Imported Grapes
11. Carrots
12. Pears
On the other hand there are 15 vegetables that are the least likely to carry pesticide residues on them
1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomato
15. Sweet potato
This list is published by the environmental working group at: http://www.ewg.org/
There is also a good article published by Center for Science in the public interest in the July/August 2007 issue of Nurtition Action Health Letter. http://www.cspinet.org/
I would love to hear your reactions.
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