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an updated guide to pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables is available online it helps girlawhirl know when to splurge on organics
Mar 26, 2009
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The Environmental Working Group's performed the testing again, ranking 47 of the most common fruits and vegetables for pesticide residue. A score of 100 means that there's a lot of residue, and more than one kind of pesticide, while a score of 1 means there's very little or none. Peaches and apples top the list, so Girlawhirl will be sure to stick to organic when she buys those, but onions, avocado, mangos, pineapple and even kiwi are towards the bottom, allowing her to feel better when she purchases the conventionally grown variety.
See the full list here or print a wallet-sized version to carry with you when you shop.
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