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Latest podcast:While fresh fruits and vegetables are irreplaceable parts of a healthy diet, pesticides aren't benign. Sadly, many of our favorite produce items carry unhealthy levels of pesticides, and each one comes with its own unique risk profile.
On today's show: A comprehensive review of the most recent research into pesticides in produce.
Here's a preview:
[5:00] Not all pesticides are the same, and different pesticides have different risk profiles
[10:00] DDT, bald eagles, Silent Spring, and America's history with pesticides
[19:00] Stephanie's thoughts on the EWG's Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen
[25:00] Are the EPA's maximum residue limits too high?
[30:00] ** You need to know about these countries with organic reciprocity!
[34:00] Does peeling help? How should we best wash conventional produce?
[38:00] For subscribers! 6 concrete action steps for informed consumers
Resources mentioned:
- EWG's Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen
- Produce Without Pesticides (via Consumer Reports)
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Hello there, I’m Stephanie. I live a crazy, beautiful life as a full-time wife, blogger + mother to two spirited daughters. I’m on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living so as to greater enjoy life’s sweeter moments.
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