12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables

American Environmental Working Group (EWG) listed fruits and vegetables that have the most pesticide residues:

1. Apple
2. Celery
3. Cherry tomatoes
4. Cucumbers
5. Grapes
6. Hot peppers
7. Imported nectarines
8. Peaches
9. Potatoes
10. Spinach
11. Strawberries
12. Sweet bell peppers

In addition, summer squash and leafy greens, specifically kale and collards, were usually contaminated with pesticides exceptionally toxic to the nervous system.

On the other hand, there are fruits and vegetables with the least contamination. These include:

1. Asparagus
2. Avocados
3. Cabbage
4. Cabtaloupe
5. Sweet corn
6. Eggplant
7. Grapefruit
8. Kiwi
9. Mangos
10. Mushrooms
11. Onions
12. Papayas
13. Pineapples
14. Frozen sweet peas
15. Sweet potatoes

And so you can lower the pesticide intake by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and choosing the least contaminated produce.

Although many fruits and vegetables have pesticide residues, the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure. Eating conventionally-grown produce is far better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all.