List of Food to Buy
From Organic Farmers

The EWG 2011 report lists these 12 foods as being most likely to have higher amounts of pesticide.

Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a list of food identifying those most likely to contain pesticide residue. The list also tells us which commonly available foods have a lower risk of pesticide contamination. (Check their website for updates.)

All plant-based foods provide great nutrition, whether they come from organic or conventional food producers. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh and cooked fruits and vegetables every day.

EWG suggests these specific 12 healthy fiber foods be acquired from organic farmers when possible, to help lower your exposure to pesticide.

12 Foods Best When Organic

Food	Amount	Fiber (grams)	Calories (kcal)
Apples	1 medium	4.4	95
Celery	1 cup chopped	1.6	16
Strawberries	1 pint	7.1	114
Peaches	1 medium	2.3	59
Spinach	1/2 cup cooked	2.2	21
Nectarines	1 medium	2.4	62
Grapes (imported)	20 grapes	0.9	68
Bell Peppers	1 medium raw	2.5 (red) 2.0 (green)	37 (red) 24 (green)
Potatoes	1 medium baked	2.3	145
Blueberries	1 cup	3.6	84
Lettuce	1 cup	0.7	8
Kale/Collard Greens	1 cup cooked	2.6 (kale) 5.3 (collard)	36 (kale) 49 (collard)
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Nutrition based on data assembled from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
g=grams, mg=milligrams, mcg=micrograms, kcal=calories