Most of us are aware of the danger of pesticides in conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables but can’t always afford or find organic alternatives. The Environmental Working Group has compiled a Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The guide lists 45 fruits and vegetables ranging from those with the highest pesticide load to the lowest. The top 3 with the highest load are peaches, apples, and sweet bell peppers; the bottom 3 with the lowest load are sweet corn (frozen), avocados, and onions. What I get from this information is which produce I should definitely buy organic, and which is probably okay to buy conventionally-grown.

In other news, I was very happy to learn that France has banned the sale of more than 1,500 pesticides in the country, effective as of yesterday. Vive La France!

Ruth

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