pesticides

Organic fruits and vegetables cost more than conventional ones — sometimes a lot more. So is it always necessary to choose organic? Or are some conventional fruits and veggies just fine? In this article, we go in-depth into the Environmental Working Group’s report on the 12 dirtiest and 15 cleanest items of produce, so you can make smart decisions to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful pesticides.

Pesticides are so widely used in our food system that it’s easy to assume that they must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. So what’s the truth about pesticides in food? Are any safe for you? Which ones are most dangerous to you and the environment? And what can you do to reduce your exposure?

Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some pesticide risks are being missed.

An excerpt from Ocean Robbins’ book “31-Day Food Revolution.”

Pesticides have been linked to cancer, developmental disabilities, endocrine disruption, and many other serious problems. This infographic from Juicing with...

Former EPA Senior Scientist's New Article Sets Record Straight Michael Specter's recent articles bashing Vandana Shiva and the labeling of...

Michele Simon was a speaker in the 2012 Food Revolution Summit. Recently she released a report, produced in tandem with Friends Of the Earth,...

By Robyn O'Brien •  Originally published in Prevention The American Academy of Pediatrics recently weighed in for the first time on...