To buy organic or conventional produce? That is the question of the day. Organic produce, by definition, is grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. Organic farming practices also promote ecological balance and aim to conserve biodiversity. The debate over whether organic produce is...
“Should I spend my money on organic fruits and vegetables?” “Is organic produce superior nutritionally?” “Does it really matter?” I hear these questions frequently. My response was typically, “Check out the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) ‘Dirty Dozen’ and ‘Clean Fifteen,’ and use that as a guide.” Now I’m...
It’s that time of year when my dear cousin, Roger, aka Mr. Corn, and his wife Barb, come to Indiana for a visit. They now live in Florida, where sweet corn is not optimal. Nothing beats Midwestern corn in August. It is truly amazing. Even though it...
Last week I covered the Dirty Dozen— the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 12 recommended fruits and vegetables that should be organic whenever possible, due to the excessive pesticide use. This week, I’ll give you the list of the Clean Fifteen—those fruits and vegetables that are low in pesticides. You may...
With the arrival of June comes Indiana strawberries. It’s also the month to continue planting your vegetables, flowers, and enjoying life. Some fun, as well as traditional National holidays, are abundant. Here are some of them that you may choose to celebrate, or not: JUNE HOLIDAYS 2: National...