Unfortunately, apples are consistently found to be the most pesticide-contaminated fruits, together with peaches.
In the US and Canada, apples are the most popular fruits and because of the high pesticide residue content they are a health hazard.
Apples are a major source of exposure to organophosphate pesticides, which some studies suggest are linked to decreased intelligence and increased attention deficit disorders in children, and changes in hormone levels for some adults.
In the US and Canada, apples are the most popular fruits and because of the high pesticide residue content they are a health hazard.
Apples are a major source of exposure to organophosphate pesticides, which some studies suggest are linked to decreased intelligence and increased attention deficit disorders in children, and changes in hormone levels for some adults.
Therefore, choosing organic apples can make a big difference in lowering your family’s pesticide exposure.
Organic apples have higher levels of healthy polyphenols and other phytonutrients.
Organic apples also have higher antioxidant capacity than conventionally produced apples.
Organic apples also have higher antioxidant capacity than conventionally produced apples.
As to taste, a 2001 study concluded that organic apples were sweeter
by blind taste test. Firmness of the apples was also rated higher than
those grown conventionally.
So, organic apples are indeed better for you and your family!
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