Run Lift Eat Clean: Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

Ever heard of the "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen"?
See list below

This is a list of produce which you should buy organic as they are high in pesticides. Wreaking havoc on the endocrine/nervous system. There are so many toxic things in the world today, try to limit what you can.

ORGANIC: People often don't have the extra money for Organic food. This list makes it easy and shows you which foods you should buy organic.

On the list of "Clean 15" you DO NOT have to buy organic. These products have a natural low need for pesticides.

TIP:I try to buy LOCAL first. Even though it's not always Organic. I know exactly where my food is coming from. I also know that it is vine ripened/recently picked. In order to go Organic the small local farmer though using very low pesticides don't have the finances needed to get the "Organic Certification label"

TIP:If I am faced with a "Dirty Dozen" food~ I eat it. However,I would wash and peel the skin. Apples are #1 ranked as the highest in pesticides according to the "dirty dozen"

If you eat these foods seldom it's not a huge issue. However, if I'm feeding my family the "Dirty dozen" on a weekly basis I try my best to always get local or organic.

Local food is "vine ripe"

What does that mean? Most foods are picked weeks prior to being mature. Then they are frozen/sprayed (for color enchantment) and shipped to store.
Ever notice when you cut into a tomato the inside is green even though the outside looks ripe? That was picked prematurely.
There is a distinct taste difference from a home garden/vine ripe tomato which has a beautiful red color on the inside and out. Most produce comes from California or out of the Country!!

Eat in season~ learn what is in season and load up on them. Ask the produce section or at the local farmers market. Can or freeze to enjoy throughout the year. Most fruit can be cut up and frozen. I freeze peeled bananas, blue berries, hulled strawberries, peeled/chopped mangos, sliced pineapple, and cut up peaches. I put them in smoothies or toss in my oatmeal.

My farm was giving me so much corn, I started to turn it down. There is only so much I can do with corn! The woman told me to peel the outer layer and chop tip of silk off. Place in a brown bag/freezer bag. I did this last season. Over the winter we enjoyed delicious corn on the cob=)

I just learned to Can. It is so simple!
I know exactly what ingredients are in my homemade strawberry jam. This will last for 1 year on the shelf un opened. It won't make it that long~ it is delicious!! (Jordanne approved~the picky youngster)

Dirty Dozen Plus^™

Buy these organic