The importance of knowing which fruits and vegetables are least sprayed with pesticides is highlighted, given the challenge of buying organic. The EWG’s Clean 15 list, starting with avocados, is introduced and various produce items are discussed. Pesticide residues and fungicides are noted for certain items. The concept of growing your own produce at home is suggested. The basis of the EWG’s lists on USDA’s data is mentioned, ending with a question about favorite food on the Clean 15 list.
The Clean Fifteen
Transcript
Do you want to know what fruits and vegetables are the least sprayed with pesticides? Buying everything organic can be difficult for many people, so it’s important to know what’s being sprayed and what isn’t, so we can make the best choices for ourselves when we’re shopping. The EWG just released their Clean 15 list, so let’s get into it.
At the top of the list we have avocados. Next up is sweet corn, but some sweet corn is genetically modified, so that’s something to keep in mind when trying to buy these, and a lot of people will try and opt for the organic option still. Number three is pineapple, which I love, but I would avoid the pink variety as it is genetically modified. Luckily, the regular varieties have low pesticide residues, so I take that as a win.
These three are closely followed by onions, papaya, sweet peas, asparagus, honeydew melon, kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, mushrooms, and with mushrooms. They are still sprayed with a lot of fungicides, so that’s something to be aware of. I actually grow my own lion’s mane at home, which is something that people can look into.
Then there’s mangoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Overall, that sounds like a pretty good list to me. The EWG bases these lists on the United States Department of Agriculture’s data where they test for pesticide residue levels.
So what’s your favorite food on the Clean 15 list?