Did you know some produce has 47 to 67 pesticides per serving? That’s according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. The organization says the fruits and vegetables in its ‘dirty dozen’ list are thought to be more susceptible because they have soft skin that tends to absorb more pesticides. The nonprofit group [...]

continue reading.....

Are you getting enough fruits and veggies? A new report from  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  finds only 14 percent of adults eat the recommended number of servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Only 14 percent! And take a look at how it varies from state to state:

Tags: Food & Nutrition, [...]

continue reading.....

It’s rough out there – food prices are up, but you still want to avoid pesticides in produce as much as possible. So, what should you do? Here’s an idea – limit your organic purchases to just the fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residue. That way, you’ll help both your health and your [...]

continue reading.....