Everyone knows that it is best to eat more fruits and vegetables. Maybe you buy organic produce because you heard it is healthier. This is true, but let's look at the two little known facts that may change your mind on buying organic. #1) Let's start with the issue of organic vs. pesticide free. Organic just means natural, or not artificial. Most people ... Continue Reading
Apples top the list of most pesticide-laden fruit
They may be red and shiny, but apples are the most pesticide-laden fruit, according to the "2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce" released Monday by the Washington-based Environmental Working Group. Of 700 apple samples tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 98% contained pesticides, moving the fruit to the top of the group's "dirty dozen" list, it ... Continue Reading