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Tip of the month:
Organic: What does it mean and is it worth it?
"Organic" is understood to mean 'produced without the use of most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering or ionizing radiation.' When referring to fruits and vegetables we are trying to avoid pesticide residue. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods come from animals not given antibiotics or growth hormones; animals given access to the outdoors, fresh air, water, sunshine and pasture and fed only 100% organic feed.
What do the labels and claims mean?
100% organic means the product has no synthetic ingredients
"organic" means the product has a minimum of 95% organic ingredients
"made with organic ingredients" must contain 70% organic ingredient
The terms: 'free range', 'hormone free', or 'natural' are not synonymous with organic. These foods may be minimally processed or preserved, free of additives, stabilizers and emulsifiers, which is good, but doesn’t mean hormone or antibiotic free.
The research is still controversial in regards to the harm that non-organic foods can cause. The only conclusive research is that children, with immature immune systems may be at risk from exposure to pesticides. But more research needs to be done to determine conclusive risks and damages.
What we do know is that organic practices are much better for the environment. Pesticides have tremendous influence on the rain, air, water sources and birds and other wildlife. Buying organic might be worth it for that reason alone.
However, back to the pesticide issue, what should you do? Even though the harm caused by pesticide residue is unknown if you want to play it safe here is a way to do so without breaking your budget. There are some fruits and vegetables that absorb and retain the pesticides much more than others. Here are the 12 most 'dirty'; with the highest in pesticide residue and the 12 least dirty: those which even when grown with pesticides don’t have much if any residue on them by the time they get to your kitchen.
Highest in pesticide residue:
Apples
Peaches
Sweet bell peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Pears
Grapes (imported)
Spinach
Lettuce
Potatoes
Lowest in pesticide residue:
Papayas
Broccoli
Cabbage
Banana
Kiwi
Sweet peas (frozen)
Asparagus
Mangoes
Pineapple
Sweet corn (frozen)
Avocados
Onions
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