Monday, October 28, 2013

Dirty Dozen and Estrogen Mimickers




"Dirty Dozen" foods to buy organic because of pesticide residue, and the safest foods to buy non-organic


12 Most Contaminated
  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Nectarines
  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Pears
  • Grapes (Imported)
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Potatoes
 
12 Least Contaminated
  • Onions
  • Avocado
  • Sweet Corn (Frozen)
  • Pineapples
  • Mango
  • Asparagus
  • Sweet Peas (Frozen)
  • Kiwi Fruit
  • Bananas
  • Cabbage
  • Broccoli
  • Papaya


Xenoestrogens (estrogen mimicking foods/chemicals)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate - shampoos, soaps, toothpastes
bisphenol A - plastics, canned goods
PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid - nonstick cookware)
Propyl gallate - hair products, processed meat and potato products, chicken soup base, gum, baked goods
Hexylresorcinol - anti dandruff shampoo, sunscreen, throat lozenges


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