
For some the debate still continues if organic is better than conventional. We’ll let you make your own decision on this one. However, one thing that is a known fact is that some fruits and veggies contain more pesticides and insecticides than others. Insecticides such as organophosphate that have been found in collared greens and kale affect the nervous the system and are highly toxic. Organophosphate has largely been removed from use however it is not banned.
GMO (genetically modified) foods are also becoming more popular these days and corn continues to be high on the list. Make sure to read labels, as most times you will find items listed as Non-GMO.
Below is a list of the dirty dozen that should be bought organic.
1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Sweet bell peppers
4. Peaches
5. Strawberries
6. Nectarines -imported
7. Grapes
8. Spinach
9. Lettuce
10. Cucumbers
11. Blueberries-domestic
12. Potatoes
Plus: Green beans
Kale/ Greens
We should also mention that buying organic from another country has risks too, as their labeling laws may be different than here in the states, such as Mexico.
To see the Clean 15 list of fruits and veggies that are lowest in pesticides click here.
For more information or assistance with designing a meal plan to meet your metabolic needs contact us.
Resources: Environment Working Group for their 2012 Shopper’s Guide





does, how each are best absorbed and foods that each are found in. We have completed our discussion of each specific vitamin and mineral however it does not stop there. For the next 2-3 months we will be discussing the effects of heavy metal toxicity that include sources they are found in, toxicity symptoms and counteracting nutrients that include the vitamins and minerals we previously discussed. As always we hope you enjoy and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. If you suspect heavy metal toxicity for yourself or are just curious call our offices and we will would be more than happy to assist you in running a heavy metal test.
recap let’s review the difference between a vitamin and mineral. A vitamin is any compound that contains carbon and therefore is organic. There are two classes of vitamins…fat soluble A, D, E and K or water soluble, B and C.
