It’s Purple
July 30th, 2008. Filed under: Wednesday's Wonders.“Congratulations! Thank you for taking our conservation quiz and for using this bag to help protect the environment.” This was the information on a flat package I received from Earthbound Farm Organic. I was one of 80,000 people who won a reusable grocery bag from them. Since I’m in the process of building up my supply of reusable bags, this was much welcomed. Then I opened the package and pulled out the bag. Purple! My favorite color. That definitely provided me with a smile. But my goodies didn’t stop with the bag.
They included a couple nice coupons and a guide to which conventional fruits and vegetables are the most likely to carry multiple pesticide residues. Many of us are not able to afford a total switch to organics all at once. This guide provides a very good starting place. Choose organic for the following items, especially for infants and children:
- apples
- bell peppers
- celery
- cherries
- imported grapes
- lettuce
- nectarines
- peaches
- pears
- potatoes
- spinach
- strawberries
Choosing organic not only protects our bodies, it also protects us by keeping potentially dangerous chemicals out of the environment. Organic is also nutritious as well as delicious. Many organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants than non-organic foods.
Let’s meet at the produce counter and celebrate a healthier lifestyle.