Aim Low On The List

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I can't always buy organic. Can I still find produce that's low in pesticides?

Aim Low On The List

Many consumer reports put peaches, apples, strawberries, celery, bell peppers and cherries high on the list of pesticide-laden produce. Children are particularly vulnerable to pesticides, and there is evidence to suggest that continued exposure disrupts the endocrine system, which regulates hormones.Check out http://www.ewg.org/sites/foodnews/walletguide.php for a more complete wallet-sized guide. Asparagus, broccoli , pineapples and avocado are low on the list, so they're low in pesticides.

   

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