08/10/2025
A powerful reminder that the way we grow and choose our food deeply impacts our health and the planet. ๐
Pesticides are designed to kill โ bugs, fungi, weeds โ but small traces often remain on the produce we eat.
While itโs impossible to live in a completely toxin-free world, we can make smarter choices.
๐ Hereโs a practical guide:
๐ฅ Buy organic whenever possible (the โDirty Dozenโ):
โข Strawberries ๐
โข Spinach ๐ฅฌ
โข Kale, collard & mustard greens
โข Grapes ๐
โข Apples ๐
โข Peaches ๐
โข Pears ๐
โข Cherries ๐
โข Blueberries ๐ซ
โข Bell peppers & hot peppers ๐ถ๏ธ
โข Celery
โข Tomatoes ๐
๐ Okay to buy non-organic (โClean Fifteenโ):
โข Avocados ๐ฅ
โข Sweet corn ๐ฝ
โข Pineapple ๐
โข Onions ๐ง
โข Papaya
โข Sweet peas
โข Asparagus
โข Honeydew melon ๐
โข Kiwi ๐ฅ
โข Cabbage
โข Mushrooms ๐
โข Mangoes ๐ฅญ
๐ง Bonus tip: Even non-organic produce can be made safer โ wash thoroughly with baking soda or soak in vinegar water for a few minutes.
You donโt need to be perfect โ just aware. Each mindful choice adds up. ๐ฑโจYour body deserves real food โ not chemicals in disguise.