The Dirty Dozen

The Environmental Testing Group has released their top twelve worst fruits and vegetables for pesticide contamination for 2010. They are as follows: 1. Celery 2.Peaches 3.Strawberries 4.Apples 5.Blueberries (domestic) 6. Nectarines 7. Bell Peppers 8.Spinach 9. Kale and Collard Greens 10. Cherries 11. Potatoes 12. Grapes (imported) They have too much pesticide residue. Harmful, well maybe, only time will tell with these statistics. I prefer to purchase organic products when and where they are available. The cost is also an issue these days too. But, sometimes the organic fruits and veggies are about the same price. Found this out recently at Trader Joes. Just have to be a savvy shopper every time you enter the grocery store. Toxic chemicals are not on my list! I'm hoping that taking a stand on eating organic foods, will lead to safer and pesticide free products on the store shelves. We have a choice and a voice when it comes to the food we consume everyday. Eat organic and eat better. Simple life rules...