Walk into an average grocery store and you'll be faced with choices—47,000 of them, actually. And many of them scream "low fat," "high fiber," "free range," and "organic." Some of these terms matter, some don't. But "organic" is one that does. According to more and more studies, even low levels of pesticides contribute to higher rates of chronic diseases, weakened immune systems, learning disorders, and even infertility, not to mention all the environmental damage they cause. So do yourself a favor and switch to organic products, the only guarantee that your food comes with the lowest levels of pesticide residues possible. We've picked out
The 20 Best Organic Foods to get you started.
Bonus Tip: Eating one vegetarian meal per day could lower your risk of dying from cancer or heart disease by as much as 20 percent, according to research from the
Archives of Internal Medicines. And that's not all a veg-heavy diet can do for you. Check out these
4 Reasons to Eat More Kale, courtesy of
Organic Gardening.
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