Some vegetables, especially leafy ones like kale, spinach, or gourds (like the one shown in your image), often rank high on the “Dirty Dozen” list by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). These are vegetables commonly found with high levels of pesticide residue.
Pesticides such as glyphosate and organophosphates have raised cancer concerns in long-term animal studies and some human observational research. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A).
🔹 Prevention Tip:
Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Choose organic produce for high-risk items. Peeling certain vegetables or soaking them in salt or baking soda water may reduce residue.
2. Pickled or Preserved Vegetables (in Excess)
In some Asian diets, pickled vegetables are a staple. Yet, long-ter
