Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Pesticides: Reduce your exposure 80% by buying only organic versions of certain fruits and vegetables

Some vegetables, like celery, have up to 67 pesticides. Others, like onions, have little to no pesticides. Obviously, it's better to buy organic when choosing some fruits and vegetables. Buying organic versions of 12 common vegetables can reduce your exposure to pesticides by up to 80 percent, Amy Rosenthal, of the Environmental Working Group, told CNN.
     You can find the Environmental Working Group's complete Shopper's Guide to Pesticides here.

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