Ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? Since 2004, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™—a crucial tool for choosing healthier, less contaminated produce. Established in 1993, EWG has been championing consumer health and a cleaner environment following a pivotal 1993 report by the National Academy of Sciences on the impact of pesticides in children's diets, highlighting the significant differences in exposure levels between children and adults, and the risk of exceeding safe levels in kids.
Just because it's legal, doesn't mean it's safe. EWG highlights the risks of pesticides on produce—not just designed to eliminate pests but also posing significant health risks to humans, including cancer, hormone disruption, and brain toxicity. Despite most residues on fresh produce being within legal limits according to the Department of Agriculture and FDA, these limits don't necessarily indicate safety. EWG's annual Shopper’s Guide helps navigate these concerns by identifying produce with the least pesticide residues.
- EWG’s 2024 Dirty Dozen™ is loaded with fungicides that can disrupt human hormone systems.
- This year, 75 percent of non-organic produce – and 95 percent of items on the Dirty Dozen – is coated with pesticides
But let's cut to the chase and here is the list of 2024 Dirty Dozen: 1.Strawberries (The average American eats about eight pounds of fresh strawberries a year – and with them, dozens of pesticides, including chemicals that have been linked to cancer and reproductive damage, or that are banned in Europe) 2.Spinach 3. Kale, collard & mustard greens 4.Grapes 5.Peaches 6.Pears 7.Nectarines 8.Apples 9.Bell and hot peppers 10.Cherries 11. Blueberries 12.Green Beans
Is there a solution? I found it in 11.5 ph Molecular Hydrogen Water which has the power to remove oily pesticides and herbicides. watch this reel where I show you my fruits and veggies cleaning routine!
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