Must Buy Organic And Low Pesticide Foods
So which produce are Must Buy Organic?
Common growing practices make the crops shown on the left above and listed below the most likely to contain pesticide residues:
Try to buy these organic as much as you can!
1.Celery
2.Peaches
3.Strawberries
4.Apples
5.Blueberries (Domestic)
6.Nectarines
7.Sweet Bell Peppers
8.Spinach
9.Collard Greens/Kale
10.Cherries
11.Potatoes
12.Grapes (Imported)
These are the produce that, when grown conventionally, poses the least risk of exposure [...]
Avocado Is Rich In Minerals And Nutrients
In his book Purseglove named the avocado ” …the most nutritious of all fruits.” (Purseglove, J. W. 1968. Tropical crops: Dicotyledons. Wiley, New York). The avocado fruit provides 20 vitamins, minerals (fourteen minerals), and phytonutrients.
Avocado is as a “nutrient enhancer” by allowing the human body to absorb lipophilic alpha and beta-carotene and lutein in foods [...]
Peaches Contaminated With Pesticides
Tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found traces of more than 50 different pesticides on peaches destined for U.S. stores. Five of the compounds were found at levels higher than those considered safe by the Environmental Protection agency, and six of them were chemicals not approved for use in the United States.
The peaches [...]
Organic Smoothie Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
An easy to make healthy organic smoothie recipe … use all or mostly organic fruits and vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1 apple
- 1 kiwi
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup broccoli sprouts
- 1 cup cucumber
- 2 cups water
Preparation:
Blend all ingredients in a mixer and let it stay for a few hours in the [...]
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