Thursday, March 1, 2012

Day #26

Wednesday is cardio day with T.E.A.M. fitness. We intervals on the elliptical, treadmill and bike and then headed down to the cafe to talk about nutrition. We talked about the "dirty dozen" again. It talks about our exposure to pesticides through the produce that we eat and how there are twelve particular fruits and vegetables. The best way to avoid it is to buy organic produce - USDA rules prohibit the use of pesticides on any crop with the certified organic label. In addition a veggie was is a great way to clean your vegetables and fruit. Here is a list of the "dirty dozen"
1. Celery - 64 chemicals
2. Peaches - 62
3. Strawberries - 59
4. Apples - 42
5. Blueberries - 52
6. Nectarines - 33
7. Bell peppers -49
8. Spinach - 48
9. Kale -
10. Cherries - 42
11. Potatoes - 37
12. Grapes - 34

12 Least Contaminated Produce items
Onions
Avocado
Sweet Corn (Frozen)
Pineapples
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet Peas (Frozen)
Kiwi Fruit
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Papaya

Recipe for produce wash:
1 c. water
1 c. vinegar
2 tbsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions: Mix ingredients then pour in a clean spray bottle. Spray fresh vegetables & fruit generously. Sit for 5 minutes then rinse off well.
Note: Make sure to first mix ingredients in deep container since there will be some fizzing from the baking soda & vinegar.

This is why I'm trying to buy more organic.

1 comment:

  1. In the nutrion class I went to last year, someone commented that you should only buy organic if you eat the peel of the produce. This list seems to coincide with that.

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