Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide that is banned for household use, but is still used on fruit and vegetable crops in the US. A study shows that exposure to it delays mental and motor skill development in children. Click here to read the article:
Common pesticide linked to developmental delays in children.
Although I strongly recommend feeding your family only organic food, I understand that’s not always a reality. The Environmental Working Group compiled a list of the “Dirty Dozen”- foods that are the highest in pesticide contamination. Only buy these foods organic: Continue reading Looking for Low Pesticide Food?