Is "The Dirty Dozen" Part Of Your Daily Diet?

Unfortunately, our fresh food supply is very contaminated by pesticides and chemicals. Some produce is very sensitive to holding these chemicals in their delicate skin. 


Surprisingly, APPLES are the number one dirtiest fruit. Almost 98% of all typical apples contain high amounts of pesticide. Over time, these can build up in your system. We are now not sure of the long term effects of ingesting pesticides. Perhaps the old phrase about apples isn't relevant anymore!

Here is a list of the most contaminated; widely known as The Dirty Dozen

• Apples
• Cherries
• Grapes, imported
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Bell peppers
• Celery
• Potatoes
• Spinach

Go here for a complete list of produce to avoid and produce that is OK as non-organic. 

Nowadays, besides produce, you can buy almost anything organic! From bread, to wine, even vodka distilled with organic potatoes! But before diving into the organic realm, try doing some research. Here's a great article all about Organic food and here's another source about how they are labeled and regulated.  

If you want to be really organic, you can do it yourself! Check out these guides for growing your own oganic vegetables.

Not a farmer, try keeping a compost, you can recycle all of your organic scraps and feed the soil!

NIFTY TRICK #14


Switch some of the dirty produce for organic options. Also, be weary when buying 'green' products, don't fall for things that appear too flashy or loud about their organic attributes, it is a trend that is highly profitable! 


Stay true and natural =-)