The Dirty Truth: How Pesticides Are Poisoning Your Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are supposed to nourish your body, fuel your brain, and protect your long-term health. But what if the very foods you eat to stay healthy are secretly doing more harm than good?

Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases the Dirty Dozen—a list of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables. These seemingly healthy foods are the worst offenders when it comes to retaining toxic chemical residues, even after being washed.