The toxic dozen
What are the real benefits of buying Organic?
Certified Organic means they are not only Pesticide free they are also not Genetically Modified.
Pesticides are known to cause cancer
Genetically modified crops are designed to kills insects by destroying their gut when they eat the crop, so when we eat the genetically modified foods you have to ask, what is it doing to our gut?
Round up ready, is another name for these crops as the crop can withstand poisons such as round up. Could these poisons be reaching our dinner table?
But the problem is that these days to grow organic is more expensive, so if you are not in a position to purchase organic then here are some foods to avoid as they are our top TOXIC DOZEN.
The Toxic Dozen:
- Strawberries
- Spinach
- Kale
- Nectarines
- Apples
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Cherries
- Pears
- Tomatoes
- Celery
- Potatoes
This Toxic 12 was stated by the USDA who tested and even found that strawberries and spinach actually contained the highest amounts of pesticides. One sample of strawberries even tested positive for 20 different pesticides! This list of the worst offenders makes it simple for those wanting to make better choices for what to shop for when it comes to selecting fresh organic produce.
Increased awareness of the impact of pesticides on our health is becoming more prominent in the health conscious community, but for some we know that the cost of organic V’s non-organic fruit and vegetables can be hard on the budget. So if you are just starting out as an organic shopper and not to sure where to start, or you are looking to put your health first this year then beware of the toxic 12!
Remember ! We should always give our fresh produce a good ‘wash’ rather than a quick rinse. Soaking your veggies in a veggie wash or apple cider vinegar may help to remove some pesticide residue & bacteria that it could have come into contact with during transport or in the shop.
To shop organic with confidence it is important to look for Organic Certification on the label. As consumers we want food that we can trust. A certification mark means that all practices involved follow the organic standards and protocols. It takes 3 years to become certified so you can rest easy knowing they have been produced with your health in mind!
Our entire range of probiotic blends are Certified Organic by the Organic Foods chain, a family run business with over 25 years of Organic farming expertise!
We recommend shopping in season! Buy only what is readily available to the season, fresh is best! Visit your local farmers market, chat to the farmers about how their produce is grown and there sustainable practices as well as what Organic Options are available to you.
