An Organic Apple A Day May Heal You!

“An apple a day will keep the doctor away”….but only if it’s Organic. Conventionally grown apples are the single most pesticide contaminated produce item available at the grocery store. The USDA tested non organic apples and found them to contain 42 different toxic pesticides.

Farmers who use conventional methods (non organic) drench most apples in a dangerous chemical called diphenylamine, also known as DPA. DPA is used in making plastics (water bottles), rubber and explosives. For us, when consumed, it can cause DNA damage which leads to cancer as well as damage to the kidneys and liver.

Conventional apples, apple juice and apple sauce are staples for millions of school children. As well they are found in hospitals, nursing homes and hotel buffets. Touted as a ‘healthy choice’.

I know it’s tempting to buy non organic fruits and veggies to save $$$. But this is one fruit you don’t want to cut corners on for you, your family or your children.

NOT ALL APPLES ARE CREATED EQUAL

Even when buying organic, not all apples are created equal. Golden Delicious and Pink Lady are loaded with natural sugars. However, the green Granny Smith is more nutritious, lower in sugar and has 13 times more phytonutrients than the Golden varieties.

Our favorite easy snack at Diet For Living School is Raw organic green apples topped with Raw organic almond butter. This alkaline snack is perfect for afternoon low blood sugar.