7. Conventional Apples
The problem: If fall fruits held a “most doused in pesticides contest,” apples would win. Why? They are individually grafted (descended from a single tree) so that each variety maintains its distinctive flavor. As such, apples don’t develop resistance to pests and are sprayed frequently. The industry maintains that these residues are not harmful. It’s just common sense to minimize exposure by avoiding the most doused produce, like apples. Farm workers have higher rates of many cancers. And increasing numbers of studies are starting to link a higher body burden of pesticides (from all sources) with Parkinson’s disease.
The solution: Buy organic apples. If you can’t afford organic, be sure to wash and peel them first.
7 Foods You Should Consider Never Eating Again was originally published on blackdoctor.org
