Pesticides in Food

Buying all foods organic can weigh heavily in your pocketbook, which is why EcoHealth & Wellness wants you to know the most heavily pestified foods that are the ones to focus on when purchasing organic.

The 12 most contaminated foods are (buy only organic):

• Apples
• Butter
• Celery
• Cherries
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Peanuts
• Pears
• Potatoes
• Raspberries
• Spinach
• Strawberries

The 12 least contaminated foods are:

• Asparagus
• Avocadoes
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Corn (sweet)
• Kiwi
• Mangos
• Onions
• Pineapple
• Peas (sweet)
• Tangerines

Toxic levels of pesticides in the body has been linked to neurological damage, organ and tissue damage, as well as an overall decreased immunity.  the best way to decrease the risks of having these problems is to limit the amount of contamination consumed in your food as possible.