The Dirty Dozen Infographic: Shop Organic & Avoid Pesticides

In celebration of National Organic Harvest Month, I welcome Garrick from Juicing with G to the blog to share a fantastic infographic and some important information about The Dirty Dozen and the impact of organic versus conventional produce. Please check out his guest blog post below!

Incorporating a lot of vegetables and fruits in our diet is a surefire way of improving our health and keeping diseases at bay. Unfortunately, many folks fail to realize that a lot of this produce has pesticide residues on it.

Pesticide use has exploded since the Second World War. In the United States alone over a billion pounds are used in various applications including for food production. Imagine the amount of pesticides that crops get exposed to and people who consume them will be affected by, particularly children who are most vulnerable because their immune systems are not fully developed.

Buying organic produce is one way to avoid pesticide contamination. Unfortunately, the organic option can cost two to three times as much as conventional produce in some cases. If you are looking for a way to shop smart yet still save on the cost of organic, you need a way to know which produce has the most and least amount of pesticide residues.

One of the best tools available for consumers is provided by the Environmental Working Group. This advocacy group has developed a ranking of produce called the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen which explores 51 different fruits and vegetables based on the levels of pesticide residues.

This infographic takes the information published by the EWG and shows it to you in a graphic format that you can print out and bring with you whenever you go grocery shopping. As an added bonus, it also shows you five different places where you can buy organic options at a cheaper price compared to a standard retail setting.

Meet Garrick!

Garrick started juicing because he wanted to live and eat healthier. He started Juicing with G as a result of this desire where he shares everything that he has learned and the recipes he has tried. He also talks about various health concerns that many people face like diabetes, high cholesterol and losing weight in order to help himself and more importantly other people who may be facing similar health conditions. Aside from his blog you can follow him in Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thanks to Garrick for sharing such a valuable resource!

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Every body is unique so be sure to check with your health care professional before making any dietary or lifestyle changes. These are products that I use and should not be considered medical advice.

 

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