If you are unsure which fruits and vegetables you should buy and consume as organic, below is a list of the top twenty that have the highest pesticide load, according to a report done by the Environmental Working Group.

From highest to lowest:

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes - Imported
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes
13. Carrots
14. Green Beans
15. Hot Peppers
16. Cucumbers
17. Raspberries
18. Plums
19. Oranges
20. Grapes - Domestic

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