How about Organic Foods? Did you know that organic sales were up more than 17% in 2008, states Ethan Huff of Natural News, June 2009. So even though we are in the midst of economic strife, people are taking better care of themselves. At least that's how I look at it... Why introduce pesticides and other creepy toxins into your system - we all want to be more healthy and for me this is one way to move forward. We don't need to introduce any more toxins into our systems, do we?
Huff states, " Studies have shown that, despite typically higher prices, organic consumers consider quality as well as price when perceiving value. This leads them to choose organic over conventional even during financial crunch times".
Here is a simple guide to use. The Environmental Work Group published a list of its "Dirty Dozen", or the 12 most pesticide-ridden fruits and vegetables. It is based on an analysis of 87,000 tests performed between 2000 and 2007 measuring the presence of contaminants after being rinsed and peeled.
Most contaminated with pesticides: Nectarines and Peaches
Second in line for contamination: Apples, Strawberries and imported Grapes
Cleanest and most pesticide free: Onions, Avocados and Sweet Corn
A full list can be found at http://www.foodnews.org/
Lets watch out for ourselves, shop wisely and be sure to clean your fruits and vegetables with a natural organic cleaner. Don't play double jeopardy.
To your good health.
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