Pesticides can be absorbed by fruits and vegetables and may sometimes leave trace residues.  That is why some people buy organically grown crops instead of conventional ones to avoid the risk of consuming food items that might have absorbed pesticides.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified 15 fruits and vegetables that are least likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues.  Here is a list of crops that you can buy in their conventional form to help you stay healthy and save money.

o Asparagus, avocado, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant, kiwi, mango, onions, papaya, pineapple, frozen sweet corn, frozen sweet peas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelon.

Also, here is a list of items that are most likely to have higher traces of pesticide residues, so it is better you buy these items in organic form:

o Apples, carrots, celery, cherries, grapes, kale, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, pears, sweet bell peppers, strawberries