In recording the dozen produce foods to avoid in order to significantly reduce the level of pesticide residue that we consume, we come to a joint 12th place with Collard Greens. This leafy vegetable has been found to carry more than 45 pesticides. Look out for organic suppliers or swap to the more resistant […]
With the media talking about a proposal for the increased use of statins, this post from Dr Briffa is very helpful: I’ve had a few emails today alerting me to reports of a study concerning the use of statins in healthy individuals. The study in question is a meta-analysis (grouping together of similar studies) of statin trials […]
Coming to the end of our list of the top twelve vegetable and fruit most contaminated by pesticide residue, we come to Kale. This dark green leafy vegetable is packed full with nutrients but has been found to carry high levels of pesticide residue. Look out for organic supplies of kale, or try growing […]
A salad favourite, lettuce has been found to carry residues from more than 50 pesticides, so it really is worth looking out for organic varieties. Lettuce is a great vegetable for anyone on a Nutritionhelp programme, so to bulk out expensive organic salad leaves I will toss in some grated carrot to add volume […]
The next food on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list is potatoes. In the USA potatoes have been found with residue from more than 35 pesticides, so I would guess that in the UK potatoes also carry a high chemical residue. Buy organic potatoes and enjoy cooking with the flavoursome skin still on. Try scrubbing the […]
Peppers Sweet bell peppers, of all colours, are frequently found to be high in pesticide residue. Although delicious both raw and cooked, they may be affected by nearly 50 different pesticides, so it is well worth looking out for organic varieties or trying to grow your own. As part of the nightshade family, peppers […]
Spinach This nutrient-dense food is really worth buying organic as it may carry residue from nearly 50 different pesticides. The Worlds healthiest Foods website writes about the benefits of spinach: Among the World’s Healthiest vegetables, spinach comes out at the top of our ranking list for nutrient richness. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it […]
I continue the list of foods from thedailygreen which are best to buy organic. 2. Celery Another perennial food on the dirty dozen list is celery. It’s a good one to commit to memory, since it doesn’t fit the three main categories of foods with the highest pesticide residue (tree fruits, berries and leafy […]
As I start listing the top 12 vegetables and fruit most affected by pesticides remember that not all foods listed will be suitable for some recommended diets. If you are currently on a Nutritionhelp yeast free and sugar free programme you should continue to avoid fruit for the time being, but hopefully this information will […]
Clients frequently ask me whether they should use organic foods while on a Nutritionhelp programme. It is certainly beneficial to buy organic whenever possible. High pesticide residues may potentially be linked to some health issues as well as affecting the ongoing composition of soil. However, at Nutritionhelp we realise that many of our clients […]
