The Environmental Working Group tested 47 fruits and vegetables for ... the highest levels of pesticides. Buy organic alternatives of this produce to reduce your risk of contaminant consumption.

We are just rounding the corner on peak fruit season. The longer days herald the best time of year to bite into a juicy ...

However, many of the healthiest plant foods are also sprayed with pesticides — chemicals used to prevent pests and improve ...

The spokesman added: 'Our advice is that people should eat five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day. With the minute levels of pesticides that would pose no risk to health.' Professor David Coggan ...

Fruits and vegetables undergo a long journey ... but it substantially lowers the risk of ingesting bacteria or pesticide residue. Skipping the rinse may seem harmless, especially if you ...

In addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits and vegetables, many of us want to make sure that we’re clearing away residual pesticides, too.

Fruits offer numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases ... typically found in fruits and vegetables. One review found that pesticide exposure may be associated ...