Okay, okay, eating all organic can be difficult financially. Trust me, I know. When I run out of my Organics to You delivery box, I usually have to shop at the grocery store or farmer's market for my produce...but I have to pinch pennies.
The "Dirty Dozen" is a list of the fruits and veggies you MUST buy organic. Why? Because these foods are heavily sprayed with pesticides. Ingestion of pesticides can lead to birth defects, nerve damage and cancer. Honestly, why would you want to eat food that can destroy you when it is supposed to be good for you?
Pesticides are VERY risky for children as their organs are still growing. Exposure can lead to inefficient maturation and higher risk for disease. Kids are like sponges. They will absorb so much more than adults. The amount of pesticide in comparison to their tiny bodies makes it much more toxic and difficult to eliminate. Who wants a toxic baby?!
DIRTY DOZEN- Eat these Organically!
1. CELERY!!!
2. PEACHES
3. STRAWBERRIES
4. APPLES
5. BLUEBERRIES
6. NECTARINES
7. BELL PEPPERS
8. SPINACH
9. KALE
10. CHERRIES
11. POTATOES
12. GRAPES
Okay, so what CAN you buy non-organically, right? :)
THE CLEAN 15- Go 'head and BUY CHEAP
1. ONIONS
2. AVOCADO
3. SWEET CORN
4. PINEAPPLE
5. MANGOES
6. SWEET PEAS
7. ASPARAGUS
8. KIWI
9. CABBAGE
10. EGGPLANT
11. CANTELOUPE
12. WATERMELON
13. GRAPEFRUIT
14. SWEET POTATO
15. HONEYDEW
1. ONIONS
2. AVOCADO
3. SWEET CORN
4. PINEAPPLE
5. MANGOES
6. SWEET PEAS
7. ASPARAGUS
8. KIWI
9. CABBAGE
10. EGGPLANT
11. CANTELOUPE
12. WATERMELON
13. GRAPEFRUIT
14. SWEET POTATO
15. HONEYDEW
(Obviously not a fruit or vegetable. I just love the Simpsons)Print these lists off and put them on your refridgerator. Don't forget to wash your produce before preparing, organic or not!
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