In a perfect world we'd buy all our fresh produce organic, but sometimes the budget just doesn't stretch that far or, our local grocer simply doesn't supply an organic alternative. If you often find yourself puzzled as to which fruits and vegetables you should buy organic, as opposed to those you can get away with buying straight off the stand at the supermarket, then this is for you. To conclude Earth Week, nutritionist Amanda Powell takes us through the Environmental Working Group's annual Dirty Dozen list. It's a handy guide which ranks foods based on the level of pesticide residue, and is a great resource for those looking to buy organic on a budget. Click through.
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In honour of Earth Month, we thought we would clear up a few things first. As we all become more aware of the environment, climate change and all that jazz, there's been a huge surge in green cosmetics. Now, just about anyone has a natural, organic or certified organic collection or product that they want you to know about. But before you buy, it's important to know the rules and regulations around claiming to be natural, organic and certified organic.
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