It seems the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, who ate a poisonous apple, is closer to reality than we may have realized. Apples ranked second, right behind peaches, on the Environmental Working Group’s updated “Dirty Dozen,” the list of 12 foods shown to contain the highest amounts of pesticides.
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In this final installment of the Food for Thought series, we’re taking a closer look at produce.
The health benefits of fresh produce are widely publicized … from being low-calorie snacks to sources of helpful antioxidants. But as you navigate your way through the produce aisle, do you know what?s lurking behind those fresh leaves and [...]
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The first day of spring has arrived. As such, it?s time to start thinking about your garden. Gardening can be a great project to get your kids involved in, especially after the snow has cleared and they?re clamoring to get outside. Whether you have a few pots on the balcony or back porch, or [...]
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