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Organic Food No Healthier Than Conventional?
Everywhere you turn lately, it seems more and more foods are being labeled organic. It's definitely been a huge craze, although sales have fallen since the recession. Sales may fall even further after people hear about a new study published Wednesday that states organic doesn't mean healthier when it comes to nutrition
A review of 162 scientific studies carried out over the past 50 years found no significant difference between organic and conventional in regards to health benefits.
What Organic Produce Is Worth the Price?
Since it's Earth Day, I thought it would be a fittingly green time to review our produce-buying options. Organic produce can be way more expensive than conventional produce, but some fruits and vegetables you should always try to buy organic, no matter what. Be a smart shopper by knowing when it's worth the higher price and when you can save your money and put the conventional produce in your cart.
To Wash or Not to Wash?
I was talking to a friend this weekend who said she rarely washes her produce, and frankly, I was shocked. She said that since she always buys organic, she doesn't have to worry about pesticides, and wonders if washing really does any good anyway.
In fact, washing fruits and vegetables makes a difference whether you're buying organic or not.
12 Foods With High Amounts of Pesticides
With all this talk about getting our daily servings of fruits and veggies, we may forget about other concerns on those foods aside from nutrients: pesticides, some of which have been classified as cancer-causing agents.
I eat a lot of fruits and veggies so I do my best to avoid pesticides but some foods have more than others, and it's hard to keep track. In an effort to make your next trip to the grocery store a little easier, here are the top twelve fruits and vegetables that contain the greatest amounts of pesticide residue:
Strawberries: In Season Now and So Good for You
In case you aren't already in love with strawberries, I have some reasons to get the love fest with this berry started!!! They are a low calorie food loaded like a billionaire, with antioxidants known as phenols. These phenols not only give strawberries their irresistible red color, but also provide heart-protective, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties to this berry.
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Healthy Eating Tip: Join a CSA
With local and organic food having such a high price tag, it can be hard to eat in a sustainable way. One way I've gotten around the high costs is by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The idea of a CSA is pretty simple — consumers pay farmers directly for a portion of their crop.
Newman's Own Organics
What doesn't Newman's Own Organics make? I swear, every time I go to the grocery store, I see a new product. Of course I have to try it because everything they make is so darn delicious.
Bananas: Organic vs. Conventional
Deciding whether to buy organic or conventional bananas is a toughie. Organic ones are more expensive (usually at least 30 cents more per pound), and I've noticed that they seem to bruise more easily – anyone else notice that, too? The major difference between the two are that conventional bananas are grown with synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides to protect the crops from mold, bugs, and disease.
When To Buy Organic
Food costs are rising and making decisions about when to go organic a little more complicated. When it comes to produce here are recommendations from the Environmenal Working Group of fruits and veggies to buy organic whenever you can.
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Organ Lessons: The Pancreas
It's time to take some organ lessons, but not the musical kind. I'm going to teach you about your internal organs, starting with the pancreas.
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, devoted to educating people about the disease that took the life of Patrick Swayze earlier this year.
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