Organic vs. Conventional? Local? Seasonal? Picking out produce has gotten much more complicated over the past couple of years. It has also gotten a lot more expensive. So what do you do? Go for the cheapest and risk ingesting nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium that farmer’s have added to their soil? Or better yet some pesticide residue along with a variety of different chemicals used to kill the plant’s natural bacteria, which actually enhances the plant’s ability to synthesize and absorb nutrients? What if you want to make the greener choice and buy local, but it’s not organic?
Meet the dirty dozen… (It has actually been adapted to 15 instead of the original 12)
These are ranked by their “score,” 100 being the highest with the largest amount of pesticides present. So lessen the stress of your decision and stick to buying strictly organic when it comes to these 15, and the rest, opt for the closest in region, the most in season for your region, or whatever just looks too darn tasty to pass up!
This tip is from Cassandra Okamoto
Cassandra is a vegan and raw food enthusiast that is always looking for ways to make her & her husband’s commitment to a healthy lifestyle easier, cheaper, and all around more fun! Check out her blog, Simply Fresh Living, for more tips, adventures, and insights into achieving vitality and longevity through healthier living.
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