Hey all-as our favorite fruits and vegetables start coming into season, I wanted to send out a clear message on the "Dirty Dozen." For those of you who don't know what that is, it is a list provided by various sources (like foodnews.org, msnbc, etc.) that details which top 12 fruits and vegetables you should avoid if you can NOT find organic.
Here are my thoughts. The "Dirty Dozen" is an important list and makes an equally important point. There is no need to buy all organic, especially if you can't afford it, and especially if you can find a great local farm that produces great crops without the use of pesticides but just didn't have the money to get certified. Just know your source. BUT, if you do find yourself wanting the plants listed below, pay the extra $.10 (sometimes they may actually be cheaper) to get organic because you will be keeping yourself and your family away from the highest levels of pesticide residue. Here are the foods that have high amounts when not organic:
- Peaches
- Apples
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Pears
- Grapes
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Potatoes
So there you have it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't use this as an excuse not to eat these wonderful foods. Because at the end of the day the goal is not to give up foods or deprive yourself, but to EAT MORE PLANTS. However you can. eat. more. plants.
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