The Environmental Working Group issued its Clean 15 list, which is comprised of fruits and vegetables that require the least amount of pesticides and, thus, are generally clean and toxin-free choices even when conventionally grown. Why are these fruits and vegetables treated with less pesticides? They are more resistant to common agricultural pests and, thus, require less chemical intervention by farmers.
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The Clean 15 are:
1. Onion
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapple
4. Avocado
5. Asparagus
6. Sweet pea
7. Mango
8. Eggplant
9. Cantaloupe
10. Kiwi
11. Cabbage
12. Watermelon
13. Sweet potato
14. Grapefruit
15. Mushroom
Although conventional sweet corn is low in pesticides, it may still be produced with genetically modified seeds, and such GMO sweet corn sold in the US is not identified by labeling. If you want to avoid both pesticides and GMO crops, you have to choose organic – at least for now.
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