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Vegetables that Contain the Most & Least Amount of Pesticides
For all of our patients, whether they are participating in the hCG weight loss diet plan, hormone replacement therapies, or natural pain management, we at SanTan Natural Medicine stress that organic foods are healthier.
Here are the Vegetables that are treated with the Most Pesticides that should be eaten organic:
- 1. Celery (worst)
2. Bell peppers
3. Kale
4. Lettuce
5. Carrots
6. Collard Greens
7. Spinach
8. Potatoes
9. Green beans
10. Summer squash, such as zucchini
Vegetables with the Least Amount of Pesticides:
- 1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Asparagus
4. Sweet peas
5. Cabbage
6. Eggplant
7. Broccoli
8. Tomato
9. Sweet potato
10. Winter squash (least)
Tomatoes are on the OK list this year, but in previous years you might have noticed they have been among the foods with the most pesticide residue. The reason has gone unexplained but we recommend you buy organic when you can because a tomato’s thin skin can allow pesticides in.
Here are additional articles on nutrition that may interest you:
Fruits the Contain the Most & Least Amount of Pesticides
If you have more questions feel free to contact SanTan Natural Medicine directly at (480) 636-1068.
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