03/12/2025
Pesticides have gained notoriety in recent years for their effects on the disruption of hormone production. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), is a non-profit organization that has studied the effects of pesticides used on our food supply. Unfortunately, being in a rural area, we are limited on the organic produce offered. Increased costs for organic options, also present challenges. The EWG has compiled lists of produce with both the highest pesticide content, and the lowest, referred to as the “Dirty Dozen,” and “Clean 15.” This is a reputable website with a lot of information. I encourage anyone interested in healthier eating, to browse the site. Spoiler alert- strawberries are the #1 pesticide laden fruit, while you can get by with non-organic avocados. Non-organic strawberries are not allowed in my home. You truly are what you eat, and the FDA and DOA doesn’t care about pesticide exposure. Let me know what you think! And remember, small changes make big impacts! Be well…❤️
Check out EWG's Dirty Dozen list to help decide when you should splurge for organic produce – part of our annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
