Aubergine is apparently is among the vegetables least likely contaminated by pesticides. As part of the night shade family with tomatoes, peppers and potatoes, some people may find they feel better without including these vegetables in the diet. Get in touch if you think they may be factoring in your current health status. For […]
Cabbage is a crop which simply requires less pesticide spraying, therefore carries a low pesticide residue, putting it into the ‘clean fifteen’. Cabbage comes in a number of varieties including red, green and savoy, and regularly including each of them may provide a cross section of glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are found in broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower […]
The coarse peel of a Kiwi provides a protective barrier from pesticides. Rinsing the fruit before cutting limits the transfer of any residue or bacteria. Kiwis are not suitable for anyone following Nutritionhelp recommendations, but they make a good dessert or snack for family and friends. Children enjoy scooping out the flesh of a […]
While we are considering the benefits and balances of whether to use organic produce or not, I thought this article by What Doctors Don’t Tell You e-news was helpful. It highlights research showing drug residue in baby foods. To avoid this drug residue in meat-based baby foods either by organic brands or make your own. […]
Asparagus faces relatively fewer threats from pests and diseases, so the level of pesticides needed for healthy growth is not very high. This puts asparagus into the top fifteen ‘clean’ vegetables with the lowest pesticide residue. Those who are following a Nutritionhelp programme, and endeavouring to encourage friendly bacteria in the gut may like to […]
The pod provides a protective layer for the peas, against pesticide residue, making peas a ‘clean’ vegetable that you don’t have to buy organic in order to avoid pesticides. Fresh peas are only available in shops for a few weeks a year. Look for green peas with pods that are full, heavy in hands and […]
The flesh of pineapple and mango is protected from pesticide residue by the thick skin, making these fruits a good choice if you can’t buy organic. You do want to give them a good rinse to keep the flesh clean while cutting however. These fruits are not suitable for most people who are following Nutritionhelp recommendations, but […]
Although sweetcorn may take a good deal of fertilizer to grow, pesticide residue on the kernels is low. Yellow corn contains antioxidant carotenoids and is a source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. The soluble fibre in corn may support the growth of friendly bacteria in our large intestine and may also be metabolised by intestinal bacteria into short chain […]
The thick skins on avocados form a protective layer against pesticides, preventing an accumulation of residue, bringing this fruit into the clean fifteen. My love for avocado only increased while I was in Africa, with large fruits growing in gardens and whole bowlfuls being sold for around 75p! Avocado.org list some great nutritional benefits of avocado: Avocados […]
Having looked at the vegetables and fruit with the highest pesticide residue, we are now going to turn our attention to those foods carrying the least pesticides. This may either be that they are a fairly resistant crop, therefore requiring less spraying with pesticides, or that they have thick skins, and outer layers that need […]
