Top Ten Foods Most Contaminated with Pesticides

Pesticides are commonly used in food production. Many of the foods we eat contain trace amounts of pesticides. Some have a little bit, others have much more. Which foods should be avoided? There is a list, commonly called the “dirty dozen,” of the foods containing the highest amounts of pesticides.

The twelve worst foods for pesticide contamination are apples, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, hot peppers, imported nectarines, peaches, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, and sweet bell peppers. These foods are also a very large part of the American diet. These foods are supposed to be healthy, but exposure to pesticides can be very detrimental to one’s health. There are medical care professionals who focus on environmental causes of disease, such as exposure to pesticides, who can help provide a balanced approach to total health in the face of modern health hazards.
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