5 Ways to Green Up Your Diet (Page 2)

1. Buy Organic

Choosing organic foods may reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 68 percent. That said, going all organic all the time can take a toll on your wallet. If you also buy organic because you’re concerned about your personal health, consider forgoing organic if/when you buy these 15 fruits and vegetables (they make up the Environmental Working Group’s “Clean 15” list as least likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues): onions, corn, pineapple, avocado, asparagus, sweet peas, mango, eggplant, cantaloupe, kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, sweet potatoes, grapefruit and mushrooms.

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5 Ways to Green Up Your Diet (Page 2)

1. Buy Organic

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