Fruits and vegetables are probably the healthiest food groups. They can be grown in large quantities or in a few numbers depending on the size and location of the plantation. For those who are living in urban areas, the most convenient way to get them is through markets or grocery stores.
The problem is that you wouldn’t know where the fruits and vegetables come from. There is a big chance they come from farms that utilized pesticides and other chemicals, which is really alarming. Here are the top produces that are prone to be sprayed with pesticides:
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Nectarines
- Kale
- Grapes
- Apples
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Tomatoes
- Pears
- Potatoes
- Celery
The aforementioned list is important if the produce does not have any indication that organic or harmless chemicals are used. For substitutes, here is another list of produce least contaminated by chemicals:
- Avocado
- Pineapple
- Sweet Corn
- Onions
- Frozen sweet peas
- Eggplant
- Papaya
- Kiwi
- Asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Mushroom
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew Melon
If you want to have fresh fruits and vegetables devoid of any chemicals, here are the things you can do:
- Look for products that are greenhouse-grown wherein insecticides are less used.
- Go to a farmers’ market and inquire about pesticide-free produce.
- Wash the produce thoroughly, scrub with a decent amount of pressure, and peel off the skin.
- Plant a garden yourself.
