The Environmental Working Group has released its 2013 list of The Dirty Dozen Plus and The Clean Fifteen. The suggestions given by EWG are based strictly on the levels of contamination from pesticide. The Clean 15 list does contain items that are potentially genetically modified, so you must be aware of this fact when shopping, as I recommend strict avoidance of GMOs. Field corn and nearly all papayas from Hawaii are genetically modified. Some varieties of sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini are also genetically modified. By purchasing your produce locally as much as possible, you can learn more about the source of your fruits and vegetables, and whether or not they were from GMO seeds. you can find a very comprehensive directory of local farms, co-ops and CSAs across the country HERE. The Environmental Protection Agency warns that the ingestion of pesticides can cause health problems such as “birth defects, nerve damage, cancer, and other effects that might occur over a long period of time.” Especially at risk of harm from pesticides are children. - See more at: theorganicprepper.ca/the-top-14-fruits-and-veggies-to-buy-organic-05032013#sthash.hoJjJ7ri.dpuf
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:59:19 +0000
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