1. Peaches/Nectarines: very highly sprayed due to problems with fruit flies, mould, etc.
2. Apples: more pesticides are found on apples than are found on any other fruit or vegetable – a grand total of 36
3. Capsicum/Sweet Bell Pepper: 3rd on list of pesticide load after peaches & apples
4. Celery: 4th on list for pesticide load & cannot be washed off very well
5. Baby Foods: an infant’s immune system is less developed than an adult’s so is more vulnerable to damage
6. Dairy: dairy cows eat grains that are heavily treated with chemicals as well as given antibiotics. These are passed into the milk and stored in the dairy fat.
7. Grapes: imported grapes get treated with numerous chemicals. Grapes are also, whether organic or not, especially high in fructose which elevates blood sugars rapidly
8. Spinach/Lettuce/Kale: the chemicals used to treat green leafies may cause cancer or interfere with hormone production
9. Strawberries
10. Green beans: there are over 60 pesticides that are registered for use on green beans
Source: Environmental Working Group
