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Commonly Asked Question: “Are organic veggies and fruits healthier?” 🤔

The answer is… wait for it… it’s complicated!

There’s no real evidence that organically grown produce contains more vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients than conventionally grown, according to researchers.

But something that organic produce doesn’t have: a layer of pesticide residue!

Eating enough fruits and veggies (organic or not) is a key part of a healthy diet — so knowing which ones have the most residue can be good info when shopping!

It can help you save money and upgrade from conventional to organic when it makes sense.

⛔ Here’s the latest top 12 “Dirty Dozen” fruits & veggies, from the EWG:

Strawberries
Spinach
Kale, collard, mustard greens
Peaches
Pears
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Bell and hot peppers
Cherries
Blueberries
Green beans

A total of 210 pesticides were found on Dirty Dozen items.

Some studies link those pesticides to health issues like hormonal imbalance, weight gain, mood issues, and a bunch of other struggles we’d all rather not deal with.

So if you can buy these items organic, that may be your best bet.

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Did you know you can grow your own “crops” from scraps!? 😮

It’s true – you can start a little garden inside your kitchen with some veggies.

Some easy ones to get started with are green onions, celery, lettuce, and leafy herbs like basil or cilantro.

It even works with sweet potatoes!

All you have to do is place the base of the plant – a stalk or bulb – in a cup of water, and it will sprout!

Then when it’s time, you can plant it in potting soil inside or in your garden outside.

Note: Sometimes a plant won’t take so if it doesn’t start to grow roots within a week or so, compost the scrap and start over.

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