Sentences with phrase «avoid pesticide residue»

Obviously, my choice when picking out peaches for this recipe would be organic, to avoid the pesticide residue and the resulting health concerns.

Parents go organic for a variety of reasons, including environmental concerns and a desire to avoid pesticide residue.

I always buy my herbs (and greens for that matter) organically grown to avoid pesticide residue.

Many people prefer to use organic fruit for zesting to avoid any pesticide residue, but even organic fruit should be cleaned well before zesting.

This suggests that implementing strategies specifically targeted at avoiding pesticide residues, such as consuming organically - grown produce or avoiding produce known to have large amounts of residues, may be the way to go.»

Sadly, kale took the number 12 spot on the 2011 Dirty Dozen list, so try to buy organic to avoid pesticide residues.

Not exact matches

Apart from GMOs, it's important to choose organic in order to avoid toxic pesticide residue.

It's the Environmental Working Group's list of the top 12 fruits and vegetables to avoid by the amount of pesticide residue found in them.

Ideally, of course, choose organic apples to avoid problems related to pesticide residues and other contaminants on the skins.

We make this recommendation not only because you're likely to avoid some unwanted pesticide residues and other potential contaminants by purchasing organic, but also because some studies show higher lycopene content in organic versus non-organic ketchup.

Let's look at the Clean 15 and see the foods that have less pesticide residue and avoid the dirty dozen and / or just get a really good uhm — vegetable or fruit wash that you can wash off some of the external pesticides at least.

We need to know ahead of time how to avoid the rayon, pesticide residue, GMO cotton, dioxins, chemical toxins, petrochemicals, and plastic often found in conventional feminine hygiene products.

By avoiding chemical pesticides, organic agriculture ensures greater biodiversity, naturally disease resistant crops, and drinking water free of pesticide residues.

«I've always said that it would be wise to learn which crops are more likely to carry pesticide residues and in those instance to try to get organic versions or to reduce consumption or avoid the conventional varieties.»

As a starting point for what produce to avoid if you can't eat entirely organic, here are the fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest levels of pesticide residues, according to EWG: