Foods You Should By Buying in Organic Form
The Dirty Dozen is a list that the Environmental Working Group ( EWG ) puts out each year of the 12 fruits and vegetables sampled that contain the highest levels of pesticides (aka GMOs). This list is helpful for shoppers because it shows us which foods we should be buying in the organic section to avoid exposure to high levels of pesticides.
Consuming fruit and vegetables, whether they’re organic or not, is an important part of a healthy diet. Ideally, we want all of our food to be in organic form, but this isn’t always a reality, and that’s okay. The important thing to remember is that small steps add up to bigger results.
Why Does This Matter?
The Dirty Dozen’s main purpose is to raise awareness about which fruits and vegetables contain the highest amounts of pesticides. As we all know, any exposure to pesticides is harmful to humans, especially children who are particularly vulnerable to the health problems caused by pesticides.
Switching to organic fruits and vegetables can almost immediately reduce the amounts of pesticide residue in your body because the harmful chemicals that are used on non-organic produce aren’t present.
So, if you’re just starting out or if you can only afford a few organic items, be sure to reference this list. Save it and pull it out as a reminder before you go shopping, that buying the non-gmo versions of these foods is best for your overall health and well-being.
Dirty Dozen Chart:
Dr. Lindsey fully believes that as her role in a doctor is to be a health coach, giving her clients the tools and knowledge to make the best educated decisions for their health and the health of their families. The body was not made to break down, it was created to thrive and adapt to its environment.
Being a native of Colorado, Dr. Lindsey loves to hike, bike, camp, dance, and travel often, but her main mission is to change the way her community views and manages their health, both physically and mentally, across all generations. Her vision is to see less pharmacies, and more farmer’s markets; less medication and more meditation; less sick days and more family days; less pain and more love.