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Avocados, the cleanest fruit for the third year in a row

Avocados, the cleanest fruit for the third year in a row

Avocados are one of the top 20 fruits consumed worldwide (1) due to their health benefits. Apparently, their healthy monounsaturated fat reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases. And apart from that, avocados contain the lowest load of pesticides for the third year in a row according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) list 2020. EWG publishes…

Strawberries, highly “infected” with more than 20 pesticides for the fourth year in a row

Strawberries, highly “infected” with more than 20 pesticides for the fourth year in a row

Strawberries are one of the top 20 fruits consumed worldwide, although their popularity has also a dark side. According to the Environmental Working Group (EMG), strawberries contain the highest amount of pesticide residue, more than 20 “toxic” artificial chemicals. EMG annually publishes a report called “Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen”, with a breakdown of fruits…