This exactly for me!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spixie33
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This exactly for me!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spixie33
[QUOTE=jec;11368]ummm....where did you get that list. I'd like to see it :)
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The list you are looking for is from the environmental workers group and it is called the 'clean 15' and the 'dirty dozen', it lists the 15 fruits/veg that have the least pesticide residue and the 12 worst.
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Dirty Dozen
Buy these organic
1Apples
2Celery
3Strawberries
4Peaches
5Spinach
6Nectarines
– imported
7Grapes – imported
8Sweet bell peppers
9Potatoes
10Blueberries
– domestic
11Lettuce
12Kale/collard greens
Clean 15
Lowest in Pesticide
1Onions
2Sweet Corn
3Pineapples
4Avocado
5Asparagus
6Sweet peas
7Mangoes
8Eggplant
9Cantaloupe
- domestic
10Kiwi
11Cabbage
12Watermelon
13Sweet potatoes
14Grapefruit
15Mushrooms
About the pesticide....do you guys use the fruit wash that you can get in the organic section at zehrs/Superstore or the health food store? I am very careful to wash all the fruits and (some of the veggies) with that wash and rinse it really well
I just wash with water, but I always think if the plant is growing with pesticide on it and in the soil, it's got to be throughout the whole thing and not just on the outside (maybe I'm wrong??). Does anyone know about this???Quote:
Originally Posted by Spixie33
Not too sure what the science of it is abc123 but I am sure if you get right down to it -- all food is contaminated.
I do believe in using organic food wherever possible and have organic food part of our day every day (although not exclusively) but if you think of the toxins in the ground water and the rain then all food is exposed to some extent anyways and it goes through to the roots.
Was it last year where they said that rain around the world had traces of contamination in it from the nuclear power plant disaster in Japan?? :no::mellow:
I guess the wash tries to clean the residue that could be on the surface like the wax and chemicals that may have settled on the skin ??
Oh thanks abc, I just copied those lists but you beat me to it, lol. I love it when I visit my daughter in B.C. and they go to the farmers markets where a lot of the veggies are posted as 'no spray' because they are not certified organic, but same idea.
Spixie, the fruit & veggie wash scares me because I'm afraid it's made of chemicals so you're damned if you do and damned if you don't, you know? Also, if the produce isn't 'certified' then you can bet that even if the farner didn't spray his crops the farmer next door did spray his and it carried over. You can't win, so all we can do is our very best to serve nutritious food.
We are off to the farmers' market this morning!!
I've seen the dirty dozen ....why I mentioned strawberries being one of the worst :(
I'm with momof4 on the the fruit and veggie wash...more chemicals.
Off topic a bit but, I've tried to cut down most the chemicals in our home ( even given up my fav Bath and body work scented room plug ins) and gone the more natural route. Not always easy to do but everything in moderation I think!
Have you heard of Scentsy? http://scentsy.net/en-ca/Quote:
Originally Posted by jec
They offer a flame-less naturally scented warmers that are AWESOME ... the wax is food grade so poses no risk to children or animals were they to 'eat it' AND the wax warms by the warmth of a light bulb so you can stick your fingers in it without being 'burned'. An awesome way to cover the 'diaper aroma' that our homes often tend to absorb ... I am totally a Scentsy addict and love that unlike a traditional Plug in which is full of chemicals that say 'keep out of reach of children' these are natural, edible and well the aroma choices are AMAZING and you can have a different 'scent' everyday!
:wub::wub::wub: my Scentsy!
Oprah did a show at one point about how you can be more environmentally conscious and she put up a recipe to make your own fuit/veggie wash.
Here is the info from the Oprah website:::
If you can't buy organic produce, you need to make sure you wash it thoroughly. Use this spray to make sure your fruit and vegetables are squeaky clean.
Servings:
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon baking soda
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large container. Then, transfer to a spray bottle with a pump. Spray mixture on produce, and rinse thoroughly after 5 to 10 minutes.
*Grapefruit seed extract is available at your local health food store.
Read more: http://www.oprah.com/food/Sophie-Uli...#ixzz1or6vLdjp
There is a company ( I am a consultant) called norwex and they offer chemical free products ... I use all of them .... The products are terrific !