An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Yep, that’s what Ben Franklin said. And, I would have to agree with him. Apples are great for you. They have fiber, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most likely foods to be contaminated with pesticides. The solution is to peel the apples, but then you loose much of the nutrient value.

 Don’t misunderstand, I still eat my apples. I even can my own applesauce. I eat peaches and pears and lots of vegetables. But one of the fruits I eat daily are goji berries.

The Goji Berries I eat are "officially certified as being chemical and contaminant-free.” This means a great deal to me. I grew up in the era that DDT was being recommended by the State Extension Service. My Dad used DDT around our house and garden. I remember the look on my Dad’s face when he realized the danger he had exposed us to. Soon afterward, he became an organic gardener and never used any pesticides again.

Pesticides are designed to kill. But the truth is they can kill a lot more than bugs on your apples. Wash and peel your apples, eat organic when you can, and enjoy your Goji Berries.

Eating Healthy,

Tim