1) From The Dr. Oz Show
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/three-dangerous-food-toxins?page=2#copy <http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/three-dangerous-food-toxins?page=2#copy> "Pesticides Even though we always hear about the benefits of organic food, one-third of all fruits and vegetables sold in this country are still covered in pesticides. These poisons, which are intended to kill pests, can also hurt us. Research shows that some of them - called neurotoxins - can harm our brains and nervous systems. One recent study found that children with a high level of a certain pesticide had an increased chance of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developmental disorders similar to autism. Other pesticides, which mimic hormone activity, can possibly reduce fertility. And scientists recently discovered that exposure to one of the most common weed killers increased weight gain in animals by 10%. Your Safety Strategy A Seattle study demonstrates how going organic can immediately affect our health. Researchers tested the urine of a group of typical suburban kids and found pesticide levels above those considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Then they switched the kids to organic versions of the same foods, and the pesticide level in their urine dropped overnight and stayed low. When the children were returned to their regular diets, their pesticide levels shot right back up above the EPA safety limits. * * Go organic when it counts. Save your money for the fruits and vegetables most likely to contain pesticides (check out our guide to When to Go Organic [LINK http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/when-go-organic]) and to those you eat frequently. As a general rule, fruits and vegetables with thicker rinds such as bananas, oranges, and avocados will have lower levels of pesticides than those with more permeable skin such as potatoes and strawberries. * Eat seasonal and local produce, which will have a lower pesticide level, because it does not have to travel far to get to your table. " 2) From the Dr. Oz link included in blurb above: * People always ask whether buying organic is healthier, and the answer is yes. Eating organic protects you from potentially harmful chemicals such as pesticides. But going green is rarely cheap, and it's not always essential, which is why we've created 3 simple rules for when you should spend your green to go green and when to save your cash with conventional foods. * 1. When the skin is thin. Fruits and vegetables with a thin skin that is difficult to remove or that you typically eat should definitely be organic. They have high levels of pesticides even after washing * Go organic: apples, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, grapes, pears, nectarines, peppers, celery, potatoes, and carrots 3) More info on the Seattle study http://www.seattlepi.com/local/349263_pesticide30.html Glen Koehler University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office 491 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04473 Tel: 207-581-3882 Email: gkoeh...@umext.maine.edu <blocked::mailto:gkoeh...@umext.maine.edu> Web: http://pmo.umext.maine.edu/apple/ Fax: 207-581-3881 From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-c...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Annette and Randy Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:38 PM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Apple-Crop: doctor oz show Hi Win, Doctor oz show is a syndicated daytime medical advice show. It just started this fall. It is not on a certain network or time. Normally I really enjoy the show, until today. www.doctoroz.com Annette
