The Dirty Dozen: What You Need to Know – The Wellness Way

Foods are essential to restoring health in the body. So, we need to know which veggies and fruits contain the most pesticide residues and which contain the least according to the Environmental Working Group. 

According to the EWG’s written report for their lists released in 2022, “nearly 70 percent of the non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of potentially harmful chemical pesticides.” The EWG recognizes that fresh fruits and vegetables are vital components of a healthy diet and through their annual report aims to educate readers that many crops contain potentially harmful pesticides, even after thorough washing, peeling, or scrubbing, which the USDA performs before testing each food. 

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