Have you ever wondered whether to buy organic or not? Crops are sprayed with pesticides and treated with fertilizers. These artificial chemical residues are left on and in our food. Consuming these foods leads to an increase of toxin intake into our bodies. These are harmful to our bodies and could cause serious medical conditions. Increasing concerns with these pollutants have more and more people choosing organic foods.
But which fruits and vegetables should you buy organic? Should I buy all organic produce?
Here is a list of top ten fruits and vegetables with the most percentage of pesticides and least percentage of peticides found on them.
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Top 10 with the most pesticides found on them
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Top 10 with the least pesticides found on them |
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Peaches
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Onions
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Apples
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Avocado
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Sweet Bell Peppers
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Sweet Corn
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Celery
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Pineapples
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Nectarines
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Mango
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Strawberries
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Asparagus
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Cherries
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Sweet Peas
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Pears
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Kiwi
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Grapes (imported)
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Bananas
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Spinach
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Cabbage
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