12 Foods That You Must Buy Organic

Fruits and Vegetables are a necessity of life.Research has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that fruits and veggies are a foundational component to everyone’s diet.These earth grown foods are packed full of various enzymes, minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants and fiber.Fruits and Veggies are key components in any holistic nutrition program.

Currently, we have started to run into some serious problems.Unfortunately,fruits and veggies are highly sprayed with cancer causing pesticides and herbicides.These chemicals are so toxic that they will literally destroy your body from the inside.Over time, these toxins build up in your body and start to cause little symptoms that will eventually lead to big symptoms and finally to full blown disease.Because of this build up of toxins, it is really important that you become proactive in your health and not a victim of disease. Nowadays it is really smart to go through a natural weight loss and detox program is crucial. A healthy weight loss program will shed weight permanently and give you back your vitality.

The foods listed below should definitely be bought organic to avoid the amount of toxic pesticides and herbicides that go into your body.

A great rule to live by: If it is a really popular item such as coffee, tea, apples, grapes etc,chances are it has been highly sprayed so that more can be produced.The absolute best way to get your fruits and vegetables is buying the fresh and organic from your local farmers.

If buying fresh fruits and vegetables is too expensive, then either avoid the items listed below, or only buy these items organic and the rest of your fruits and vegetables scrub with a fruit and vegetable wash that is sold in stores.

The items listed below have the highest amount of chemical residue
1.    Strawberries
2.    Bell peppers (green and red)
3.    Spinach (tied with number 2)
4.    Cherries (grown in the United States)
5.    Peaches (grown in Chile)
6.    Cantaloupe (grown in Mexico)
7.    Celery
8.    Apples
9.    Apricots
10.    Green beans
11.    Grapes
12.    Cucumbers

Other items that are highly sprayed with chemicals are:
almonds
cashews
peanuts
coffee beans
tea leaves
sunflower seeds
It’s eye-opening to consider the facts when shopping for produce. The thought that the healthiest foods on the planet have the ability to cause cancer.

If you choose to eat conventional, non-organic produce, there are things that can help protect you from the chemicals.Scrubbing with a fruit and vegetable spray and/or peeling the skin off can decrease the amount or chemical residues that you ingest.Buying locally grown and in-season also helps as produce is often treated (with fungicides) to increase shelf-life and for long-distance distribution.

Dr Charles Livingston is a structure/function doctor who specializes in advanced nutrition, detoxification and weight loss. He is also the author and creator of http://www.greenlifeweightloss.com which teaches healthy “green” principles for shedding weight fast and naturally.