1. Avocados 2. Sweet Corn* 3. Pineapple 4. Onions 5. Papayas* 6. Sweet Peas Frozen 7. Asparagus 8. Honeydew Melons 9. Kiwis 10. Cabbages 11. Mushrooms 12. Mangoes 13. Sweet Potatoes 14. Watermelon 15. Carrots See more on EWG.org the organic. Other options are to grow your garden. Plant a few things in pots or get a plot at one of the community gardens. Get to know your farmer at the farmer’s markets. Some farmers may be using organic methods but are not certified as the certification process takes years and is expensive. A healthy pregnancy begins with a healthy diet. You owe it to yourself and the life you are growing. Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases two lists to help consumers. Some conventionally grown foods have minimal pesticide residue, so it is not necessary to buy them organic. This is what the EWG calls the “Clean Fifteen.” On the other side are the foods laden with pesticide residue. According to the EWG, these are the “Dirty Dozen.” When it comes to the dirty dozen, opt for “Raw (undercooked or unpasteurized) foods can contain bacteria that can cause listeriosis.” 72 HAWAII PARENT November/December 2024 Hearty foods like oatmeal are rich in calcium, vitamin D and iron, three crucial nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. EWG’s Clean Fifteen 2024 List: *A small amount of sweet corn and papaya sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce.
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