If the world was a perfect place to live in, all of our groceries would be organic. However, organic food is invariably more expensive, hence buying organic at sky high prices, becomes a deterrent. Organic foods are grown in smaller quantities and may not always be available. Isn't it time for you to make wise consumer choices? We bring you a list of produce with the highest level of pesticide contamination. It may just make you sit up and think!

• Celery " 94.5% of celery sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Pears " 94.4% of pears sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Peaches " 93.7% of peaches sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Nectarines " 97.3% of nectarines sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Apples " 91% of apples sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Cherries " 91% of cherries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Strawberries " 90% of strawberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Imported Grapes " 86% of imported grapes sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Spinach " 83.4% of spinach sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Potatoes " 79.3% of potatoes sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Bell Peppers " 68% of bell peppers sampled were found to contain pesticides.
• Red Raspberries " 59% of red raspberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.

Below, we bring you a list of fruits and vegetables found to contain the least amount of pesticides. Notice that many of these have thick, inedible skins which protect the fruit.

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Corn
• Kiwi
• Mangoes
• Onions
• Papaya
• Pineapples
• Sweet Peas

So go right ahead and insist on buying organic when it comes to certain fruits and vegetables. After all, you do have a right to making healthy choices

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