The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases an annual report called the “Dirty Dozen” that identifies the top fruits and vegetables that have the highest levels of pesticide residue. Here are the top 20 items on the 2021 Dirty Dozen list, ranked by pesticide load: It’s important to note that the EWG’s report does not mean […]
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Did you know that according to the American Heart Association the average American consumes approximately 60 pounds of added sugar annually. This equates to about 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day, which is 2 to 3 times the recommended amount for men and women respectively. To make the matters worse, the Department of Agriculture […]