I Care Deeply On What Is In The food I am Sharing With Others…

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Cooking is one of my favorite ways to relax and to spend quality time with friends and family. But more importantly I care deeply on what is in the food I am sharing with others… Here is some basic info on why we should be aware of the dangers of pesticides and shopping list of non-organic fruits and veggies listed from the least amounts of pesticides to the worst amounts…


Why should I be concerned about pesticides?
As acknowledged by U.S. and international government agencies, different pesticides have been linked to a variety of health problems, including:
• Nervous system toxicity
• Cancer
• Hormone system effects
• Skin, eye and lung irritation

What does “organic” mean?
“Organic” is a designation used by the US Department of Agriculture National Organic Program to certify food that is produced without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers, genetic engineering, radiation or sewage sludge.


Shouldn’t I try to buy everything organic?
EWG recommends buying organic whenever possible. Not only is it smart to reduce your exposure to pesticides, but buying organic sends a message that you support environmentally-friendly farming practices that minimize soil erosion, safeguard water quality and protect wildlife.
However, we know that organics are not accessible or affordable for everyone, so we created the Shopper’s Guide to help consumers make the healthiest choices given their circumstances.
EWG always recommends eating fruits and vegetables, even conventionally-grown, over processed foods and other less healthy alternatives.

The Full List: 49 Fruits and Veggies

1 (Best)
Onions
2
Avocado
3
Sweet Corn (Frozen)
4
Pineapples
5
Mango (Subtropical and Tropical)
6
Sweet Peas (Frozen)
7
Asparagus
8
Kiwi Fruit (Subtropical and Tropical)
9
Cabbage
10
Eggplant
11
Cantaloupe (Domestic)
12
Watermelon
13
Grapefruit
14
Sweet Potatoes
15
Honeydew Melon
16
Plums (Domestic)
17
Cranberries
18
Winter Squash
19
Broccoli
20
Bananas
21
Tomatoes
22
Cauliflower
23
Cucumbers (Domestic)
24
Cantaloupe (Imported)
25
Grapes (Domestic)
26
Oranges
27
Red Raspberries
28
Hot Peppers
29
Green Beans (Imported)
30
Cucumbers (Imported)
31
Summer Squash
32
Plums (Imported)
33
Pears
34
Green Beans (Domestic)
35
Carrots
36
Blueberries (Imported)
37
Lettuce
38
Grapes (Imported)
39
Potatoes
40
Kale / Collard Greens
41
Cherries
42
Spinach
43
Sweet Bell Peppers
44
Nectarines
45
Blueberries (Domestic)
46
Apples
47
Strawberries
48
Peaches
49 (Worst)
Celery