Gretchen Scalpi, RDN

Spring has sprung and we’re dreaming of parties, barbecues, festivals and farmer’s markets. There is so much juicy fruit and vegetables that we don’t know what to pick for dinner.

As lovely as the fruit and vegetables look they can harbor an invisible poison… pesticides. Starwberries are the worst offender according to 2018 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

There isn’t any foolproof way of ensuring that your produce doesn’t contain pesticide residue but there are ways to reduce your exposure. Buying organic as often as you can is one way to reduce pesticide in your food.

Following are some resources that can help you decide what fresh produce to serve to your friends and family:

The Pesticide Data Program
EWG’s 2018 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

Tags: dirty dozen, healthy eating, pesticide residue, pesticides