Confused about what/what not to buy Organic?
Limit your exposure to pesticides and other harmful toxins by buying the Organic version of the Dirty Dozen. Meanwhile, save $ on the Clean 15 and buy them non-organic. These items have tough layers that you can peel away, thereby being less affected by chemicals.
Why buy Organic?
The USDA-certified 'Organic' label means that veggies and fruits were not treated with chemical pesticides, fossil-fuel or sewage-based fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. Pesticides are gross, dangerous, and harmful to your body if constantly ingested. Studies show associations of pesticides to degenerative disorders and illnesses, not to mention childhood obesity, ADD, autism, and diabetes in young kids.
Yes, organic items cost a little more than its non-organic counterparts, but choosing sustainable and healthy practices that keep you away from the hospital saves you bundles in the long run.
The chart above is the latest Dirty Dozen list published by the Environmental Working Group. Remember, not everything you buy has to be organic. Just remember the Dirty, dirty dozen. Your body (and the farmworkers) will thank you!
Check out this CNN vid where Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks pesticides.
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