All produce grown in the Garden on Townville is completely organic. No chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides are used on any of the plants, including this Georgia Southern Collard.
Care should aways be taken when selecting produce at your supermarket. Due to the disturbing trend of using genetically modified food crops (which is worrisome enough, in itself), ever increasing amounts of toxic chemicals are being applied our food. In fact, in the case of Monsanto's "Roundup Ready" seeds (corn, soybean, and canola, among others), crops can be literally doused with application after application of the potent herbicide. Growing your own food is an excellent way to avoid chemicals in your food supply, as is choosing organic options. However, not everyone is able to grow a garden, and the higher cost of some organic items can make buying only organic an unrealistic goal. Knowing when to splurge on the organic option can help to stretch you grocery dollars. Termed "The Dirty Dozen," the following produce items are likely to harvest the heaviest pesticide residues: apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, imported nectarines and grapes, bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries, lettuce, and kale/collard greens*. Whenever possible, buy an organic alternative when purchasing these items. And, if you have a little extra to spend on groceries, you might just want to give your diet an organic overhaul. Not only will you be avoiding these harmful chemicals, but also GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), as certified organic products cannot contain GMOs!
*According to the latest report from the Environmental Working Group.
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