The Skinny Kid

October 5, 2006

Disease Proof: Reduce Your Pesticide Exposure By 90%

Filed under: Health — Trent @ 7:12 am

Call us crazy, but we’ve always felt the optimal pesticide consumption to be zero. That said, if you’ve got to choose your battles here is a place to start.

Disease Proof: Reduce Your Pesticide Exposure By 90%

If you avoid the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables or only eat them when purchased organic, you can reduce your pesticide exposure by almost 90 percent. The four worst fruits are: peaches, nectarines, strawberries, and apples. The four worst vegetables are: peppers, spinach, celery and potatoes.

On the other hand, the list could also be handy for those who think pesticides add a nice zesty flavor.

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