By Jessica Newman
By now we all probably know the benefits of eating local, and if we can, organic. And ideally we’d all be growing our own food in the safest, most credible way. But that’s just not the reality of it. And what are we supposed to do when we’re craving a nice, juicy peach, which doesn’t grow this far south? Well, here’s a guide to eating as healthily as possible when maybe you have no other options.
The Environmental Working Group surveyed the most popular fruits and vegetables we eat here in America and how many pesticides are used, on average, on each.
Interesting facts: Celery ranks worst when it comes to pesticide contamination, with peaches at second and strawberries at third.
But if you can, eat local, and check out Gainesville’s Eat Local Challenge going on now!
Tags: food • local • organic • pesticides