Make Smarter Choices By Using The New Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce!

With the obesity epidemic on the rise, many consumers today are concerned and are wondering what they can do to improve their health. Over the years, a lot of people have got in the habit of eating out several times a week or more. Thankfully, some people are discovering that a healthier choice is to make more home cooked meals. Eating at home allows you to choose healthier ingredients, as well as serve more properly proportioned meals. Meal-prep doesn’t have to be complicated either and starts with a list of wholesome ingredients that you can easily have on hand.

In my upcoming book, I talk a little about making smarter choices when out grocery shopping. If you stock your refrigerator and pantry with healthful, whole foods, the more apt you are to eat better. Look for plenty of whole foods when you are out shopping, especially good quality fruits and vegetables, if possible. Organic produce is always your best bet, as it grown without pesticides and harsh chemicals. If you are price conscious, conventional produce is fine and a much better option than filling your grocery cart with chips, crackers, soda pop and other junk foods.

If you are concerned about pesticides in produce, you might want visit the website for the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They offer a Pesticides in Produce list, which you can download for free. The guide provides information on which types of produce are the most heavily sprayed with chemicals.