Friday, 4 April 2008

The Dirty Dozen

Did you know that the most highly contaminated foods with pesticides and chemicals even after washing and peeling are:


  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Nectarines
  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Pears
  • Imported Grapes
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Potatoes

If you can always try to buy the organic alternative.

2 comments:

Tea said...

Hello,

I found you through River Cottage and wanted to thank you for posting this. I wonder if it would be the same for Canada? I imagine so.

tea

Joanna Head said...

Yes, most fruit and vegetables are transported world wide so this list covers your area.