The 6 Foods with the Most Pesticides: A Guide to Healthier Eating

2023-12-13 15:38:04

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A healthy and balanced diet should always containfruits y vegetables galore. However, in most cases they are sprayed with chemicals during cultivation. In this sense, Ecologistas en Acción has prepared a study in which they expose the six foods that are most likely to contain pesticides.

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To carry out the research and prepare the list, the organization has used official data collected by the Spanish Agency for Consumer Affairs, Food Safety and Nutrition (AECOSAN) that shows the frequency in which pesticides are found in different foods.

The 5 foods that contain the most pesticides.

The five foods most likely to contain pesticides

At the top of the list we find pears and strawberries. The data reflects that no more and no less than 49 types of chemicals that can be harmful to health have been identified in these fruits. They are followed by appleswhich could contain up to 32 types of pesticides.

In the fourth and fifth place are tomatoes and grapes, with 20 types of chemicals. Finally, the analysis reflects that in the oranges Up to 18 different types of pesticides have been found.

How to wash fruits and vegetables to remove pesticides

It is important to note that washing fruits and vegetables can help remove some pesticides, but will never remove all residues. In fact, if you are really concerned about pesticides in your fruit, the best option is to buy organic fruits, which are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides. However, the following explains the best way to wash fruits and vegetables:

The 5 foods that contain the most pesticides.

Wash your hands with soap and water before handling fruit

Rinse the fruit under running water to remove loose debris and surface dirt.

Use a soft-bristle brush to gently scrub the surface of the fruit, especially if it has a rougher skin like apples or pears.

Fill a container with water and add a white vinegar solution (one part vinegar to three parts water), and soak the fruit in this solution for about 15-20 minutes.

After soaking the fruit, rinse it again under running water to remove any vinegar residue.

If you want, you can use a soft bristle brush again to make sure you clean the entire surface of the fruit.

Dry it with absorbent paper or let it air dry before eating.

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