Pesticides in Fruits & Vegetables

PESTISIDES IN FOODS

HELPING TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES

Toxicity refers to the levels of pesticides called ‘organophosphates’

Ref: www.ewg.gov

SUGGESTIONS:

to decrease exposure to organophosphates by the “Dirty Dozen”

• Avoid consuming these foods unless organic
• If bought non-organic, then peel off the skin
• If bought non-organic, then decrease pesticide intake by soaking the food in a mixture of water and white vinegar (just the regular grocery store stuff) for at LEAST 30 mins, after which the food is scrubbed with a brush.