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Can't afford to always buy organic produce? A large percentage of people purchase organic produce occasionally, but there are many who can't afford to do it on a regular basis. The Environmental Working Group can help you lower your pesticide exposure by almost 90%; through buying organic or avoiding what they call the "dirty dozen." In their research, 44 fruits and vegetables were rated from the highest contaminated produce, to the lowest. The results are surprising; peaches, for example, were found to be contaminated with nine different pesticides! Labels: Feeding Time
Buying Organic Produce
Being a parent, it is especially important to try to cut down the intake of pesticide exposure in your household. Research has shown that a fetus, infants and small children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and chemicals. At critical periods of development the nervous system, the brain, and especially the endocrine system are more sensitive. They can be permanently damaged from exposure of small amounts of pesticides and toxic chemicals.
The Environmental Working Group's shopping list will help you to make smart choices when you can't afford to always shop organic or the availability of certain products are limited.
The Dirty Dozen:
Seven most contaminated fruit:
Five most contaminated Vegetables:
For a more comprehensive shopping list please visit, www.foodnews.org.
Buying Organic Produce
posted by Eco Baby Products on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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