Last week we covered the Dirty Dozen–the most chemically contaminated produce. Buying the organic version of the produce on the Dirty Dozen is an important step in cancer prevention. This week’s blog reveals the Clean 15! So you’ll know where to spend your organic dollars. The Clean 15 List, which periodically changes, includes the produce with the least chemical and pesticide exposure–so theoretically you would not need … Continue reading RANT: The CLEAN 15
If you are wondering whether or not you should buy organic produce, or feel like it’s a bit expensive, a good way to allocate your healthy food funds, is to look at the DIRTY DOZEN. This is a list of foods that have THE MOST and the most hazardous PESTICIDES and should be avoided, if possible. The list does change from year to year, but here’s … Continue reading RANT: The Dirty Dozen
Still trying to cleanse the system after the holidays? Even if you aren’t, this is a great astringent smoothie with health benefits galore. So fire up your Vitamix or Ninjas and let the healing begin! In a blender combine: 1 cup spinach 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 cup ice (or a handful, enough to make it cold) 1 handful of baby carrots or 1/2-1 large … Continue reading RECIPE: Carrot and Ginger Smoothie
A lot of us are motivated at the beginning of the year to make some big changes in our lives. Some of our vow every year to “get healthy” or “read more” or “remember people’s names”. While planning to be better and get healthier is great in theory, unless you have specific actions/steps you will take to follow through on these plans, chances are you’ll … Continue reading Get Clean this 2015! DETOX MEAL PLAN
Dr. Maddy Day 