Category Archives: Organic
EWG’s 2010 dirty dozen
Every year the EWG publishes it’s shopper’s guide to pesticides. This list helps the “should-I-spend-the-extra-money-to-buy-this-organic” decision making process easier. Below is a list of the highest pesticide produce, “the dirty dozen” (when you can, buy these organic) and the cleanest produce “the clean 15″ (OK to save your money and buy conventional). Thank you EWG [....]
Green Pregnancy
As I am nearing the end of my pregnancy, I relish in my control in creating a green and nourishing environment for my growing baby. A mother’s actions during pregnancy affect the physical, mental, emotional, anatomical and neurological development of her fetus. It is an empowering process to make decisions that beneficially affect my growing [....]
When to Choose Organic
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently published their updated shopper’s guide to pesticides. The “Dirty Dozen” comprise the 12-most contaminated fruits and vegetables. EWG research has found that people who eat these 12 fruits and vegetables (conventionally grown) consume, on average, 10 pesticides a day.
