Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Buy these organic...

There are certain fruits and veggies that you should attempt to buy organic to reduce your consumption of pesticide residues.

These include:
  1. apples
  2. bell peppers
  3. blueberries
  4. celery
  5. cherries
  6. grapes
  7. kale
  8. leafy greens
  9. nectarines
  10. peaches
  11. potatoes
  12. spinach
  13. strawberries
More about the different degrees of 'organic' pulled from The Daily Green:

USDA Organic: In 2000, after a 10-year development process, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rolled out its rules covering use of the word "organic" on foods. The USDA accredits independent certifiers, who then check the claims of producers. The system has three levels:
  • "100% Organic": Can only contain organic ingredients, meaning no antibiotics, hormones, genetic engineering, radiation or synthetic pesticides or fertilizers can be used. Can display the USDA organic logo and/or the specific certifying agent's logo.
  • "Organic": Contains 95% organic ingredients, with the balance coming from ingredients on the approved National List. These products can also display the USDA organic logo and/or the certifier's logo.
  • "Made with Organic Ingredients": Must be made with at least 70% organic ingredients, three of which must be listed on the package, and the balance must be on the National List. These products may display the certifier's logo but not the USDA organic logo.

Pay attention! Good day, folks!

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