In the pursuit of a healthy diet, we often turn to fruits and vegetables as our primary sources of nutrition. However, recent studies have shed light on the presence of pesticides in some of these seemingly wholesome foods.
According to a recent analysis by Consumer Reports, 16 of the 25 fruits and 21 of the 34 vegetables tested has low levels of pesticide risk. But six in particular had high levels of pesticides. It is suggested that children and pregnant people consume no more than half a serving per day of these high level pesticide foods. Everyone else should limit consumption.
While pesticides are used to protect crops from pests and diseases, excessive exposure to these chemicals can pose significant health risks to consumers. Among the plethora of produce, certain items stand out as being particularly laden with pesticides. Below are the top six pesticide-laden foods.
1. Green beans
2. Bell peppers
3. Potatoes
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