So in my "about me" I promised posts about nutrition. That is what this post is all about. I have a huge passion for all things healthy! I love natural remedies, teas, herbs, and of course, all things organic!! If I could afford it, everything we eat would be organic........but I cant. I dont know many people who can! So I am thankful for the USDA's list of top fruits and veggies to buy organic. This helps the cost-conscious person to know when to splurge on the organic produce (The Dirty Dozen) and when its not absolutely necessary (The Clean Fifteen) Below is the list.............enjoy :)
The Dirty Dozen
Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Blueberries
Nectarines
Bell Peppers
Spinach (and the like.....kale, collard greens)
Cherries
Potatoes
Imported grapes
Lettuce
The Clean Fifteen
Onions
Avocados
Sweet corn
Pineapples
Mango
Sweet peas
Asparagus
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Grapefruit
Sweet potatoes
Sweet onions
So you might be asking yourself, why are some produce more prone to sucking up pesticides? The answer is simple. Some produce have protection in their outer layer, such as pineapple, or corn. Others dont have this defense such as strawberries and peaches.
I hope I have educated you a bit on organic :). Eating organic can reduce the amount of toxins you consume on a daily basis by as much as 80%!
** more to come on my nutrition obsession soon! Including my back-story on why I'm so in love with all things healthy!!!!! :)
