These 15 items had the lowest amounts of pesticide residues, according to EWG’s analysis of the most recent USDA data.1 Avocados Sweet corn Pineapple Onions Papaya Sweet peas (frozen) Asparagus Honeydew melon Kiwi Cabbage Mushrooms Mangoes Sweet Potatoes Watermelon Carrots   Top takeaways for consumers: Almost 65 percent of Clean Fifteen fruit and vegetable samples […]

Of the 46 items included in our analysis, these 12 fruits and vegetables were most contaminated with pesticides: Strawberries Spinach Kale, mustard, and collard greens Peaches Pears Nectarines Apples Grapes Bell and hot peppers Cherries Blueberries Green beans   Some highlights from the Dirty Dozen testing: More than 90 percent of samples of strawberries, apples, […]

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Eating organic is not always possible due to availability and costs. However, eating organic foods does have its health benefits. You can quickly reduce the toxins in your body by switching to organic foods. Even if you don’t choose to eat organic 100% of the time, you should avoid foods from “The Dirty Dozen” list […]

Don’t shop hungry. Shop the edges of the stores. Don’t go down aisles where you will be tempted to buy processed foods. If the food is at the end of the aisle, the company paid to have it place there. Don’t fall for it. Any food with a logo you have heard of or any […]