07/01/2026
“The Dirty Dozen vs. The Clean Fifteen! 🌽🥕
Did you know some fruits and veggies harbor higher pesticide residues when conventionally grown? That’s where the Dirty Dozen comes in! On the flip side, the Clean Fifteen are those that tend to have the lowest pesticide levels, even when not organic.
What does this mean for your grocery cart? This does not mean buy organic everything but be a bit more selective about which organic products are worth it. While buying organic is fantastic (if you can), just don’t forget to thoroughly wash your fruits and veggies, especially those without skins! 🚿
Pesticides have so many downstream effects on our health. They can alter gene expression through epigenetic changes in the germline, which can be passed down to future generations. There is a significant amount of research on the effects it has on our hormones and health 🔬
I love using fruit & veg wash, made from all-natural ingredients 🌱 Simply spray, soak for fruit/veggies for 15 mins and then rinse 👌
For more tips, check out the Environmental Working Group (EWG)!” - via .physio.foodie_dani
