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Top 43 List of Foods Ranked by Pesticide Loads

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July 10, 2007 by Jimson Lee 1 Comment

Last Updated on November 16, 2012 by Jimson Lee

The Environmental Working Group is a not-for-profit environmental research organization dedicated to improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air, water and food.

On their website, they listed the top 43 fruits and vegetables based on their pesticide loads.

This list is very close to my article Top 20 foods you should buy Organic.

Print this out and keep it handy on your next shopping trip.

RANK, FRUIT OR VEGETABLE, SCORE

1. Peaches, 100 (WORST… highest pesticide load)
2. Apples, 89
3. Sweet Bell Peppers, 86
4. Celery, 85
5. Nectarines, 84
6. Strawberries, 82
7. Cherries, 75
8. Pears, 65
9. Grapes (Imported), 65
10. Spinach, 60
11. Lettuce, 59
12. Potatoes, 58
13. Carrots, 57
14. Green Beans, 53
15. Hot Peppers, 53
16. Cucumbers, 52
17. Raspberries, 47
18. Plums, 45
19. Grapes (Domestic), 43
20. Oranges, 42
21. Grapefruit, 40
22. Tangerine, 38
23. Mushrooms, 37
24. Cantaloupe, 34
25. Honeydew Melon, 31
26. Tomatoes, 30
27. Sweet Potatoes, 30
28. Watermelon, 28
29. Winter Squash, 27
30. Cauliflower, 27
31. Blueberries, 24
32. Papaya, 21
33. Broccoli, 18
34. Cabbage, 17
35. Bananas, 16
36. Kiwi, 14
37. Sweet peas (frozen), 11
38. Asparagus, 11
39. Mango, 9
40. Pineapples, 7
41. Sweet Corn (frozen), 2
42. Avocado, 1
43. Onions, 1 (BEST… lowest pesticide load)

See also  The Benefits of Flax Seed Oil

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About Jimson Lee

I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America.

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