Buy Organic Apples

Thu 10th May, 2012 - 9:43am by Emma Cockrell

As I start listing the top 12 vegetables and fruit most affected by pesticides remember that not all foods listed will be suitable for some recommended diets.  If you are currently on a Nutritionhelp yeast free and sugar free programme you should continue to avoid fruit for the time being, but hopefully this information will help you make wise choices for your family and friends. The following information was taken from thedailygreen.com

1. Apples

Topping the 2011 dirty dozen list is a tree fruit that always makes the list: Apples. (Apples ranked No. 2 in 2009 and No. 4 in 2010.) more than 40 different pesticides have been detected on apples, because fungus and insect threats prompt farmers to spray various chemicals on their orchards. Not surprisingly, pesticide residue is also found in apple juice and apple sauce, making all apple products smart foods to buy organic.

Some recommend peeling apples to reduce exposure to pesticide residue, but be aware that you’re peeling away many of the fruit’s most beneficial nutrients when you do so!

Can’t find organic apples? Safer alternatives include watermelon, bananas and tangerines.

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