More reasons to eat Raw Food.

While this article didn't shock me, it did serve as a reminder that simple is usually better...

Read on about Sand in your Chili and Fertilizer in you Bread...

Yes Men!

Bananas!

So, we all know bananas aren't in the dirty dozen, but here is a reason you might want to include them in your "buy organic" list.

Dole is now suing the filmmakers. You can make your own choice.

Organic food, Not healthier???!!

I've been so bummed out since I've read this article ORGANIC FOOD IS NO HEALTHIER, STUDY FINDS.

Because, on the surface people who buy organic foods, who are not completely educated as to why they do it, might just stop. Plain and simple, plants get their nutrients from the soil. Organic farmers maintain their soil’s nutrient level by adding compost and manure and by rotating crops, whereas most non organic farmers maintain their crop yields by adding synthetic chemical fertilizers to their soil. Every time I hear the word synthetic I cringe. To me a natural environment and something synthetic don't blend.

I don't buy organic foods because I think it has a higher concentration of vitamins. I don't think it is healthier than its chemically sprayed identical twin.

I buy organic because it is more sustainable for our environment. I know my produce is not full of pesticide residue, and I do not worry about health problems related to pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers because mine have been grown without..

If you have an hour, this video is fantastic.

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A simple reminder

Slowly getting the computer situation taken care of. In other words, for now, my husband and I are learning to share.

It is a lot harder than it looks and I give my kids a big pat on the back for being such good sharers, most of the time!

But for now I'm going out to the garden. The green beans are out, as is the green onions and new potatoes. Corn will be coming soon along with the edamame. Yum! Our final harvest will be leeks. I can't wait.

Whip it up Wednesday: A Refresher

With all the wonderful fresh fruit and veggies at the farmers markets (and if you're lucky, your backyard!) remember the Dirty Dozen! Ask the farmer your buying from how the veggies are grown, where the farm is, and avoid these 12 if they are not grown with organic practices or organically.



DIRTY DOZEN
(Buy These Organic)

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes


CLEANEST 12
(Lowest in Pesticides)

1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn (frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet Peas (frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Eggplant