Which of these foods is the most
important to buy organic according to an episode of The Dr. Oz Show
that aired last week?
A. Potatoes
B. Watermelon
C. Avocado
D. Onions
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The Answer:
A. Potatoes
Your Answers:
A. Potatoes - 54%
B. Watermelon - 9%
C. Avocado - 23%
D. Onions - 12%
Well done WatchingDrOz readers!
We
know organic is better but it's not always better for our budget.
There are some foods that Dr. Oz recommends to always get organic.
Spend a little more money to get better quality. Organic may cost a
little more and may not be as “pretty” as conventional but these
choices make them worth the cost and effort. The greater the demand
for organic products will result in greater production and eventual
price reductions, says Dr. Oz.
On
the Lazy Girl's Guide on The
Dr. Oz Show that aired on 3/5/12, and re-run on 7/11/12, Dr. Oz
provided a list of several foods that he recommends to always buy
organic.
The
first organic must-have mentioned on this episode is potatoes.
There is a double benefit to buying organic potatoes, says Dr. Oz.
Potatoes grow on vines and conventional potatoes get sprayed from
above with pesticides and the soil is treated with fungicides. If you
can't buy organic potatoes then opt for sweet potatoes which have
fewer pesticides applied.
He
also recommended some other organic must-have's: peppers, celery,
lettuce, spinach, collard greens, as well as dairy products such as
yogurt, butter, cheese and ice cream.
The other items on this week's Watching
Dr Oz Quiz, watermelon, avocado, and onions, I found on the Clean 15
list compiled by The Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG puts
together a list of 12 produce items that they recommend should always
be purchased organic, called the Dirty Dozen.
The Dirty Dozen are foods most likely
to have a high concentration of pesticides and other chemicals due
factors such as how the plants pulls nutrients from the soil, thin
skin that can absorb more chemicals when applied, or crops that tend
to have a high level of pesticides applied.
On the other side of the Dirty Dozen is the Clean 15. EWG compiles a list of 15 produce items that, even when grown conventionally, can have a lower amount of chemicals present in the food due to the same factors listed above for the Dirty Dozen.
Click here to see the full list of products ranked on both the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists from EWG.
Click here to print a PDF of the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 that can be cut and folded into a small guide that is easy to carry with you when shopping.
On the other side of the Dirty Dozen is the Clean 15. EWG compiles a list of 15 produce items that, even when grown conventionally, can have a lower amount of chemicals present in the food due to the same factors listed above for the Dirty Dozen.
Click here to see the full list of products ranked on both the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists from EWG.
Click here to print a PDF of the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 that can be cut and folded into a small guide that is easy to carry with you when shopping.
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