Clean Healthy Eating

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patience in the care of the human frame, in diet and the cause and prevention of disease”

                                                                                                                     Thomas Alva Edison

When it comes to modern agriculture, pesticides have become a common tool for farmers to protect their crops from pests weeds and disease. These chemicals, play a crucial role in increasing food production and ensuring a stable supply of fruits, vegetable and grains. The wide spread use raises concern about potential health risk. Residual pesticides can remain on food even after washing and long-term exposure to these chemicals have been linked to various health problems, including hormone, disruption, developmental issues, and even cancer understanding the impact of pesticides Latin food is essential for making informed choices about what we eat, and how we can reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals in our daily lives. Below is the 2024 list of the dirtiest fruits and veggies as listed from foodnews.org. Dubbed the dirty dozen buy food news.org. These are the 12 most heavily pesticides crops in our food supply to avoid potentially harmful chemicals most contain chemicals that have been linked to cancer and reproductive damage. Most are banned in Europe.Always buy these fruits and veggies organic, and when you do enjoy the nutrient dense ,fiber rich best of nature’s bounty

Strawberries

Peak season :June to August

Your strawberry should be firm, plump, and dark red with a sweet strawberry scent 

Full of fiber,cancer fighting properties, disease fighting antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties

Spinach

Peak season:September to November 

Leaves should be green and crisp,no yellowing,no wilting

Beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E strengthens the immune system reduce the risk of heart, disease,stroke, and some cancers,packed with iron vitamin K and magnesium.helps to build strong bones and teeth helps to prevent osteoarthritis I guess Popeye was onto something.

Kale and mustard greens

Peak season:September to February 

Look for firm leaves no yellowing

A good source of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E so it strengthens the immune system,protects the eyes from ultraviolet light and protects the eyes from cataracts protect against heart,heart disease, and cancer

Grapes

Peak season: July to December

Examine the stems, fresh grapes have green and pliable stems

So many grape varieties

Red purple or black grapes are associated with resveratrol which means antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.grapes also helps to prevent cancer, improve blood flow to the brain, thus reducing risk of stroke and has many flavonoids. White grapes have many antioxidants. They also help to lower cholesterol, reduce risk of cancer and boost brain power.

Cherries

Peak season: Late spring early summer

Full of antioxidants ,helps with joint health,anti-inflammatory properties ,has melatonin that helps the bodies natural sleep pattern

Peaches

Peak season: June to August

Full of antioxidants, beta, carotene, good for eyes, full of fiber

Pears

Peak season: August through October

Pears provide plenty of fiber, including soluble and insoluble, cleans the colon, lowers cholesterol, detoxify the body and has protective antioxidants

Apples

Peak season: September to November

An apple a day really does keep the doctor away

Antioxidants,phytonutrients,fiber, contributes to healthy urinary tract,lower cholesterol,improves digestive tract,detox,heart healthy.

Bell and hot peppers

Peak season:July-November

The best ones are wrinkle free

Antioxidant rich,beta carotene,zinc,vitamin C,vitamin E,protection against cancer and heart disease 

Blueberries

Peak season:June-August 

Eat as much as you can while they’re in season

Inflammation fighter, maintains healthy, vascular system, antioxidants, fiber filled, cancer fighting, reduce blood cholesterol.

Green beans

Peak season: August-November 

Maintains bone strength,fiber filled, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, lowers blood pressure, protect heart,,lowers blood cholesterol.

Nectarines

Peak season: May – September

Nectarine can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, added to salad, blended into smoothies, baked into desserts or salsa 

Packed with fiber, potassium antioxidants, they promote heart, health, digestive health, skin health, and weight management

Celery

Peak season: November – May

Very versatile can be used in soups, salads just as a snack

Lou in calories rich in water and fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium folate antioxidants supports the heart anti-inflammatory digestive and used to hydrate a good hot summer day

Lettuce

Peak season: March- October

The darker the leaves the more nutrition they contain

Eye health,antioxidants,water filled,fiber

There you have it. 13 of the most pesticides filled foods that are grown in the US. Thats the downside.The upside is they are also highly nutritious and low in calories ,they are jam packed with a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants making them a great addition to a healthy diet so they should be eaten often and in abundance. Always buy the fresh organic version to ensure less pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals .