Every year @environmentalworkinggroup releases their Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists to help us navigate the organic world! It helps us determine where we can focus if we are wanting to reduce pesticide exposures.
The dirty dozen list are produce items that were found to have the highest levels of pesticide residues. These items are recommended to buy organic when possible. The clean fifteen items on the other hand were found to have the least amount of pesticide residues when tested. This means you can save yourself money and purchase these as non-organic!
Let’s talk PICKLES!!! 🥒
Pickles are a handy and yummy snack to have around and add to the side of any dish!
Although we often feel like pickles are automatically a “healthy snack”, they can often contain not so healthy ingredients!
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
In the world of health and toxins, you will constantly hear “buy organic”. And although this can be true, there are always exceptions:
Read MoreHydration is key. You know it but do you do it?⠀
It’s one of the most important but simplest assets for your health. And guess what?!? It’s free!⠀⠀
Water not only hydrates you it detoxifies you. It improves circulation, nutrient absorption, curbs sugar cravings, maintains energy and lowers inflammation!
Read MoreLet’s talk dirty. ⠀
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Most people try “natural” deodorant for a couple days, start smelling and switch back to an antiperspirant or chemical induced deodorant. ⠀
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If you’re thinking about making a switch here’s a few things to know:⠀