You and I have been told, "One apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples, celery and strawberries should be good for your health, right? Actually, thanks to the money-hungry, mass-manufacturing agriculture giants and the U.S. government's endorsement, these foods are laden with pesticides, and apples rank #1 on the list of "dirty dozen," fruits and vegetables that contain the highest level of pesticides or up to 57 different kinds of chemical contaminants. Washing and peeling do not eliminate the pesticides, and the nutrients go down the drain when you peel something that can be eaten as it.
No worries, though. There are still many items available in the produce section of supermarkets that are safer to eat so you can get the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. The Environmental Working Group has put together a shoppers' guide to pesticides in produce naming 15 crops that are least contaminated with pesticides. Check them out. Shop smart, and eat smart.
No worries, though. There are still many items available in the produce section of supermarkets that are safer to eat so you can get the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. The Environmental Working Group has put together a shoppers' guide to pesticides in produce naming 15 crops that are least contaminated with pesticides. Check them out. Shop smart, and eat smart.