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Consumer Reports pointed out
the benefits of buying organic versus conventional and really emphasized the price points of various items. Though
they mentioned the "dirty dozen", I think that even a little more light could be shed on the subject.
The dirty dozen are the fruits and vegetables that are the most contaminated on a regular basis when conventionally grown. Based upon multiple tests conducted by the USDA Pesticide Data Program, the levels of pesticides in these foods was unusually high and the toxins were not entirely removed even after repeated washings. Some pesticides are absorbed into the flesh of the fruit, and though this is not true of all of them, pesticide exposure can be lowered by 90% if you purchase the organic versions of these foods. The following is a list of the "dirty dozen" and what percentage of the contained pestacides.
- Nectarines, 97%
- Peaches, 94%
- Pears, 94%
- Celery, 94%
- Apples, 91%
- Cherries, 91%
- Strawberries, 90%
- Imported Grapes, 86%
- Spinach, 83%
- Potatoes, 79%
- Sweet Bell Peppers, 68%
- Raspberries, 59%
Check out the full report for methodology, as well as information on what pesticides each contained.
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