
HOW TO AVOID PESTICIDES and GMOs:
The following fruits and vegetables consistently rank the highest for pesticide residue and therefore should always be purchased organic:
Fruit:
1.Cranberries
2.Strawberries
3.Apples
4.Peaches
5.Pears
6.Cantaloupe
7.Tomatoes
8.Nectarines
9.Blueberries
Vegetables:
1. Green Beans
2. Sweet Bell Peppers
3. Kale
4. Sweet Potatoes
5. Collard Greens
6. Summer Squash
7. Potatoes
8. Spinach
9. Mushrooms
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•A list of conventional foods to avoid buying due to the likelihood that they are genetically modified or contain GMOs include: Corn, Canola, Soy Beans, Cotton, Hawaiian Papaya, Sugar Beets, Yellow Crookneck Squash, and Zucchini
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Source: http://www.organic-center.org
