does organic make a difference?...

feb. 9. 2009
The ewg...environment working group is such a phenominal resource. If you have any questions about something, they are a not-for-profit agency researching for the betterment of people and society. This article is very helpful for those of us who want our kids to eat fruit, and not the pesticides in the fruit. But what is more important if you have to choose? Organic can be quite pricey. Click on the link in the article, and it will take you to a quick reference of what's most important to buy organic, and maybe some things that aren't so worrisome. After 43,000 studies, this list is hopefully beneficial and educational to all.



Ever Wonder?


Pesticides & Organics

DrGreene.com, Alan Greene
Published October 21, 2003

Like many parents, you may want to buy organic foods for your children, but feel it's just too expensive. One way you can shop to make a very real difference is to buy the organic version of products that carry the highest chemical load when "grown conventionally" or as I like to say, "grown chemically".

On my personal high-priority list for organically grown foods are meat and dairy products followed by fruits and vegetables.

Have you ever wondered which fruits and vegetables will make the biggest difference? Stonyfield Farm and The Environmental Working Group have partnered to create a tool they call the Shopper's Guide, that you can use when shopping. It's a convenient wallet-size guide that you can download from both www.foodnews.org and www.stonyfield.com. The guide lists the 12 produce items that are consistently most- and least-contaminated with pesticides. Even if you only select the most contaminated foods for your organic shopping you'll be making a big difference for your kids' health.

There is an added benefit of buying organic foods. Gary Hirshberg, President and CEO of Stonyfield Farm, and personal friend says, "When consumers 'vote with their wallets' they are helping to solve a global problem with a local
solution. Corporate America sees that the demand for pesticide-free foods is driving the growth of the market. This fact should send a clear message that consumers want healthier food for their families, not the proliferation of pesticides. The Shopper's Guide gives consumers the information they need to make informed purchases - that's why Stonyfield Farm chose to fund this study."