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May 25, 2010
The “Clean Fifteen”
How are you doing with the “dirty dozen?” Those are the twelve foods that you really want to purchase as organic.
Now let’s talk about the fifteen foods that we do not need to purchase organic.
The Clean Fifteen fruits and vegetables are: Asparagus, avocados, broccoli, cabbage, eggplants, grapefruit, kiwi, mangoes, onions, papayas, peas, pineapples, watermelon , sweet corn, and sweet potatoes.
The reason these fruits and veggies typically do not need to be organic, is because they have thick, protective skins, husks, or pods, while broccoli and cabbage are cold weather crops that are grown when pests are less prevalent. Tree fruits often require fewer pesticides because they are high above the ground where they are less susceptible to insects.
Make sense? It does to me… These are the fruits and vegetables that I do NOT buy organic.
Want more info on this quandry? Check out the EWG.
Now that we have a clear understanding of organic vs non-organic choices. What shall we ponder next?
Sharon has asked the question, “are there really Super Foods, and what difference do they make?” Thanks Sharon…stay tuned for the answer to your question.
What questions do YOU have? I would love to hear from you.
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