The Environmental Working Group recently released their free, downloadable Shopper's Guide to Pesticides, which includes the “dirty dozen” and “clean 15″ produce items that use the most and fewest pesticides. Topping the "dirty dozen" list this year is celery, followed by peaches, strawberries, apples and blueberries. Since it's nearly summertime and people are crowding the farmers markets, lusting over the delicious produce the warmer weather brings, it's especially important to pay attention to which produce has the highest and lowest pesticide use and residues.You can also find a list of 43 fruits and vegetables, with their pesticide rankings, and there will soon be an iPhone app.
Part of living a MOGO life means choosing foods that reflect a plant-based, local, fresh, healthy, organic focus whenever possible. But, choosing organic produce 100% of the time isn’t always possible, whether it’s due to availability or budget. For those who want to support richer soil, cleaner air and water, healthier bodies, safer wildlife and other benefits, but can't go totally organic, this guide is a great tool.
~ Marsha
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