The 2018 report is out! Below you’ll find to find the top 12 foods to buy organic for your baby (and which to not!), the key findings from the EWG’s report and the top research on pesticides and the body from this past year.<\/p>\n
top findings<\/h2>\n
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This year, the EWG found that almost 70 percent of produce tested contained chemical pesticides. Strawberries, spinach and nectarines topped the list for having the most pesticide residue 2 years running. Strawberries contained over 20 different pesticides, and spinach contained nearly double the pesticide residue than any other fruit and veggie.<\/p>\n
Of all the produce tested, avocadoes and corn were found to be the “cleanest”, with only 1 percent showing any detectable pesticide. In addition to testing produce, the report also highlighted important research from this past year on the impact of pesticide consumption on the body. This year, the evidence-based research showed how eating foods with pesticide residue can impact pregnancy and the health of our little ones.<\/p>\n
eating organic foods can boost fertility<\/h2>\n
Harvard University<\/a> recently found that women who are looking to get pregnant can drastically increase their chances just by eating organic foods. The researchers found that pregnant women who ate just over 2 servings of high-pesticide produce throughout their pregnancy were 26 percent less likely to have a successful pregnancy than those who ate less than one serving a day.<\/p>\n Researchers suggested that by choosing just one organic fruit or veggie over a non-organic one a day can help improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy by 88%! So for pregnant mamas, it may be worth it to start paying the extra money for organic produce.<\/p>\n The EWG’s report pointed out that certain fruits and veggies, such as apples, bell peppers, peaches and nectarines have recently been found to contain chemicals such as chlorpyrifos that (even in small amounts) can harm infants, babies and young children. Sadly, it can physically alter a child\u2019s brain, lower IQ and potentially cause diseases such as lung cancer<\/a> and Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/a> in adults.<\/p>\n According to Sonya Lunder of the EWG, \u201cIt is vitally important that everyone eats plenty of produce, but it is also wise to avoid dietary exposure to toxic pesticides, from conception through childhood.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to start adding some more organic items to your shopping cart, here is the complete list to help you pick and choose which to buy organic. If you would like to read the EWG\u2019s final report, look here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The top 12 foods to buy ORGANIC whenever possible:<\/p>\n List of foods with the lowest levels of chemical pesticides:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Snap a photo, print or write these lists out and save them to your phone. Use your judgement from there, and don\u2019t be too hard on yourself either way you go. Small choices make a big difference when it comes to health and nutrition. For example, I always buy organic spinach and apples. No exception. The other stuff, I do what I can. It\u2019s all about being educated and thinking for yourself. Use the information and the budget you have to make the best choices.<\/p>\n And don\u2019t stress.<\/p>\n Feeding your family non-organic vegetables is infinitely better than feeding them none at all. Hopefully, the two lists I\u2019ve shown you will help you navigate the organic question the next time you\u2019re at the supermarket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We experience it each time we step into a grocery store. That organic or not-organic dilemma. Do we choose the more expensive \u201corganic\u201d apples and feel confident that we are feeding our family healthy produce (but have the money-guilt), or do we go for the less expensive \u201cnon-organic\u201d apples, feeling glad that we will save young childrens exposure to chemical pesticides<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\ndirty dozen<\/h2>\n
-strawberries
\n-spinach
\n-nectarines
\n-apples
\n-grapes
\n-peaches
\n-cherries
\n-pears
\n-tomatoes
\n-celery
\n-potatoes
\n-sweet bell peppers<\/h3>\nclean fifteen<\/h2>\n
-avocadoes
\n-sweet corn
\n-pineapples
\n-cabbage
\n-onions
\n-frozen sweet peas
\n-papayas
\n-asparagus
\n-mangoes
\n-eggplant
\n-honeydew melon
\n-kiwi
\n-cantaloupe
\n-cauliflower
\n-broccoli<\/h3>\n