Apr 07 2009
Pesticides in your food, the dirty dozen
Filed under Health, Western diet, baby boomers, cooking, culture, diet, environment, family, food, health benefits of food, healthy eating, nutrition, pesticides, women's health by continuum wellness
Chances are you’ve seen or heard of this pesticide list, which ranks common foods by the amount of pesticide residue. The folks over at the Environmental Working Group (as far as I know), produce this guide. It is updated yearly. Print a copy and take it with you when grocery shopping.
The need to keep our food supply safe is of paramount importance. It is absolutely necessary to eat nutritious food. Take a peek at the list, below.
Finding Nutritious Produce
- Buy local produce
- there are organizations that will deliver organic produce to your home
- join a co-op
- grow your own vegetables when possible
- take a trip to a local farm to purchase fresh from the farm.
- By visiting a local farm you can ask questions and determine the quality of the produce and support the farmer, that’s win-win.
The Dirty Dozen
- Peach
- Apple
- Bell Pepper
- Celery
- Nectarine
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Grapes (imported)
- Carrot
- Pear
Lower in Pesticides (15)
- Onion
- Avocado
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Asparagus
- Sweet Peas
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Papaya
- Watermelon
- Broccoli
- Tomato
- Sweet Potato
