https://universityhealthnews.com/daily/nutrition/is-organic-food-better-for-you/ University Health News partners with expert sources from some of America’s most respected medical schools, hospitals, and health centers. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:52:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://universityhealthnews.com/daily/nutrition/is-organic-food-better-for-you/#comment-389 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:43:45 +0000 https://universityhealthnews.com/?p=13719#comment-389 That’s a great question! Every year, the Environmental Working Group tests the pesticide levels of produce. They publish the “dirty dozen” list, which reveals the top 12 pesticide-laden foods. You’ll want to be sure to buy organic from the dirty dozen foods. However, they also have the “clean 15” list. The foods on the clean 15 list are okay to purchase non-organic. Visit the EWG website for more info: http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

]]> https://universityhealthnews.com/daily/nutrition/is-organic-food-better-for-you/#comment-388 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:28:57 +0000 https://universityhealthnews.com/?p=13719#comment-388 As a stay at home mom,and as a one income family, buying all organic meats and produce isn’t financially attainable. I’ve heard there are some fruits and vegetables that absorb the pesticides more so than others. Are there any that you would suggest buying ONLY organic and others that could be washed with soap and/or a veggie spray/wash without ingesting any chemicals?

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