Each year, a new list of so-called “Dirty Dozen” produce is published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-governmental organization. But, look for the facts and you’ll see that the foods on this list are really not a problem.
The fact is conventionally grown and organically grown produce are both treated with pesticides for pest protection. The levels, however, are extremely low that they are below federal guidelines.
These types of reports raise fear in many shoppers. This can lead to many shoppers simply not buying fruits and vegetables at all. This is unfortunate as most consumers don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables anyway.
Bottom line, choose and eat all fruits and vegetables, fresh, frozen, or canned to improve your daily nutrition.
Sources: www.foodinsight.org/dirty-dozen-2018-pesticides-organic-conventional-produce-fruits-vegetables-science and www.bestfoodfacts.org/should-i-be-worried-about-the-dirty-dozen/
