Let’s talk organic! Why Organic?

“Why should I buy organic fruits and veggies?” I get this questions ALL the time. And it’s a very good one to know the answer to. You can reduce the amount of toxins you eat by buying organic fruits and veggies whenever possible to avoid consuming pesticides. Buying organic may cost more, but it is an investment in your health. But does it really??? Considering the price of health care these days, organic food is not an investment, it’s a necessity!

The EPA how has discovered that there are over 80,000 know toxins in our body from the air we breath, the water we drink, the personal grooming products we use on our body AND the food we eat. So needless to say, our system is working overtime to move all these toxic out as soon as it can. But not so easy when we constantly bombarding it, leading to toxic overload. Over time we find this overload causes severe inflammation in our body which leads to all sorts of diseases from arthritis to heart disease … and yes, even cancer. 

Considering the PRIMARY reason I drink green smoothies is to help my cleanse my body from the inside out, I feel it is super important that all the greens I use are 100% organic.  Greens are rich in chlorophyll, to help purify the blood and detoxify the body. They are critical in reducing the amount of inflammation we deal with on a daily basis.

Take a proactive role. There is something you can do today and every day to help reduce toxic load and feel fantastic. Be an educated shopper!  Yes, organic is more important for some fruits and vegetables over others. Take the lists below with you when you shop!

The Dirty Dozen

Food guru Dr. Andrew Weil, among other leading health experts, recommends that we buy organic for the following dozen fruits and veggies:

1. Apples

2. Strawberries

3. Grapes

4. Celery

5. Peaches

6. Spinach

7. Sweet bell peppers

8. Nectarines (imported)

9. Cucumbers

10. Cherry tomatoes

11. Snap peas (imported)

12. Potatoes

In addition, HOT PEPPERS, KALE, COLLARD GREENS and BLUEBERRIES are top ORGANIC priorities, because they may contain organophosphate insecticides, which are characterized as “highly toxic” and of special concern.

The Clean 15

Dr. Weill and other health experts further suggest these “Clean 15” — foods you don’t necessarily have to buy organic:

1. Avocados

2. Sweet corn (non-GMO)

3. Pineapples

4. Cabbage

5. Sweet peas (frozen)

6. Onions

7. Asparagus

8. Mangoes

9. Papayas

10. Kiwi

11. Eggplant

12. Grapefruit

13. Cantaloupe (domestic)

14. Cauliflower

15. Sweet potatoes

Take these lists with you or keep them on your mobile phone, so the next time you’re in the produce section you can pull up this information and be an educated consumer and LIVE FIT today! 

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