Topics of Discussion

• Most and Least Contaminated Produce – EWG’s

Shopper’s Guide (Environmental Working Group)

• Clean 15 - Foods you don’t have to Buy Organic

• Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods you have to Eat Organic

• Reasons to Go Organic

What’s lurking in the produce aisle?

Most and Least Contaminated ProduceEnvironmental Working Group Shopper’s Guide

The Dirty Dozen & the Clean 15

What’s on my food?

Foods you don’t have to buy organicLeast likely to have pesticides detected on the parts you eat

• Onion• Avocado• Sweet Corn• Pineapple• Mango• Asparagus• Sweet Peas

• Kiwi• Cabbage• Eggplant• Papaya• Watermelon• Broccoli• Tomato• Sweet Potato

Organic Foods• Why should we “Buy Organic?”Bottom line: "Organic" is healthier -- for the environment, for farm workers, and for you and your family.

• How is Organic healthier? Organic produce has more nutrients, the soil is left in better condition after repeated plantings, and you avoid ingesting any harmful pesticide residues.

Reasons to Go Organic

Keep chemical poisons off your plate.

Protect future generations from chemicals in their air, water and food.

Work in harmony with nature by rotating crops.

Use our energy wisely to cultivate and harvest.

• Help small family-owned farms and farmers.

• Support a true economy that cleans and protects the environment.

• Promote biodiversity to maintain soil quality.

• Produces nourishment.• Better flavor.

12 Foods to Eat Organic

How many pesticides (?)• Apples (40)• Celery (60)• Strawberry (60)• Peaches (60)• Spinach (50)• Nectarines (33)

How many pesticides (?)

• Grapes (Imported) (30)• Sweet Bell Peppers (50)• Potatoes (35)• Blueberries (50)• Lettuce (50)• Kale/Collard Greens (45)