As a chiropractor, you may think I am only interested in your spine. Well, guess what? THAT”S NOT TRUE! I am concerned with your total well being, and therefore continuously look for ways to help you be as healthy (and happy) as possible. That includes nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and any alternative therapies that may enhance your well being, like massage, reike, yoga and more.
Today I would like to share an interesting fact about which fruits and vegetables are most heavily exposed to pesticides. Why? Because I am concerned about the amount of chemicals that we ingest as part of even our healthy diets. Pesticides are by nature toxic. They are made to kill living organisms so that they won’t eat our food before we can.

Research has shown that pesticides are linked to:
• brain and nervous system toxicity
• cancer
• hormone disruption
• skin, eye and lung irritation

Although this sounds scary it is NOT a reason to stop eating your fruit and veggies! But it is a reason to shop smartly when you can, and to be educated about what you are eating.
The “dirty dozen” listed below are the fruits and vegetables that you should try to buy organically if possible. The “clean fifteen” are generally less tainted by chemicals, and therefore can save you some cash at the checkout. I got this information from foodnews.org. It is great website with lots of interesting information. Check it out!

Until next time,

Dr. Sarah

DIRTY DOZEN

Apples
Bell Peppers
Blueberries
Celery
Cucumbers
Grapes
Lettuce
Nectarines
Peaches
Potatoes
Spinach
Strawberries

CLEAN FIFTEEN

Asparagus
Avocado
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Corn
Eggplant
Grapefruit
Kiwi
Mangoes
Mushrooms
Onions
Pineapples
Sweet Peas
Sweet Potatoes
Watermelons