Wednesday, May 28, 2008

pesticide residue levels on produce

a study has been published by a nonprofit talking about what foods those who seek 'organic' options should really spend their money on and also other types of produce that have a very low rate of pesticide residue.

produce with high pesticide residue (go for the organic on these):
- peaches
- strawberries
- sweet bell peppers
- celery
- lettuce

produce with very low residue amounts:
- onions
- mangoes
- asparagus
- broccoli
- eggplant


for the complete list go to:
http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php

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