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This week we're discussing whether to buy ORGANIC or CONVENTIONAL. The difference between organic and conventionally grown produce lies simply in how they are grown and processed.
Organic produce is cultivated without conventional or synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs, irradiation, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, which focuses on creating healthier ecosystems and environments for crops to thrive naturally. Whereas, conventional farming uses various chemicals like fertilizers, pesticides, weed killers, and genetically modified organisms to manage fertility, pests, and diseases.
Every year, the EWG (Environmental Working Group) puts out a list of the Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen.
The Dirty Dozen are deemed the 12 produce items that should absolutely be bought organic, as they've tested highest for pesticides, chemicals and more. The Clean Fifteen are deemed the 15 produce items that can be bought conventionally as they've tested lowest for pesticides, chemicals and more. This of course is personal preference, but helps for those on a budget as organic produce is often pricier than conventional.
The *Dirty Dozen* includes:
1. Strawberries
2. Spinach
3. Kale
4. Grapes
5. Peaches
6. Pears
7. Nectarines
8. Apples
9. Bell & hot peppers
10. Cherries
11. Blueberries
12. Green beans
The *Clean Fifteen* includes:
1. Avocados
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapple
4. Onions
5. Papaya
6. Sweet peas (frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Honeydew melon
9. Kiwi
10. Cabbage
11. Mushroom
12. Mangoes
13. Sweet potatoes
14. Watermelon
15. Carrots
We at You Holistic, have a few additional thoughts about the Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen and would love to share them with you, so you can maximize your health while keeping in mind a healthy budget and reasonable mindset! Give us a call to learn more!
With Blessings & Gratitude,
The You Holistic Team
info@youholisic.com
www.youholistic.com
149 Epping Rd
Exeter NH 03833
P: 603.309.2030
F: 833.371.1471
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