Last Saturday's Daily Tip listed 12 fruits and vegetables that tend to contain significant pesticide residues when grown conventionally, and I advised buying organic versions.  Today I list 15 that pose little threat of pesticide contamination.

I have long recommended choosing organic produce as the best way to reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself to potentially harmful pesticides. Until more manufacturers adopt organic practices, however, organic foods are likely to remain more expensive than non-organic choices (unless you grow them yourself, a practice I heartily recommend).

If organic produce is cutting into your overall budget, it's okay to prioritize a bit and use non-organic varieties of the fruits and vegetables listed below, which tend to contain the least amount of pesticides. You should still make it a habit to wash them thoroughly before eating or cooking to remove dirt and bacteria. According to the Environmental Working Group, these are the fruits and vegetables least likely to be contaminated

1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangos
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomatoes
15. Sweet potatoes

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