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Choosing Wisely: The Shopper’s Guide to the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen 

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As we embark on our journey toward a healthier and more spiritual life, it is vital that we make informed choices about the food we bring into our homes and how it aligns with our values of wellness. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) annually releases two crucial lists for health-conscious shoppers like us—the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean Fifteen.” These lists, updated every year, help us discern the fruits and vegetables that are most and least contaminated with pesticide residues, guiding us in making choices that honor our bodies. 

Gardening Starters for Healthy Eating

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Growing fruits and vegetables is a simple way to enjoy a healthy diet and lifestyle. You don’t need much time and space. Find a sunny place, even if it’s just on your balcony or deck. This post will give five reasons why growing your own food garden can boost your health. Are you ready to learn some gardening starters for healthy eating, if so here are five tips to help you get started.

The Many Benefits of Figs, God’s Gift

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Figs, some of God’s amazing fruits, contain many benefits. They grow well in our North Florida weather and are some of the healthiest foods God has given us. According to Annette Reader, a nutritionist and writer of Steven Woods of the Promised Land, figs are loaded with vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6 (folate), A, E, … Read more

Eight Strategies to Bust Summertime Blues

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It is a myth that the blues only surface during the winter or in extended periods of rain. If you’re like most people, you can experience the blues even in the summertime.  Here are eight strategies to help you bust the summertime blues. 1. Grow something Whether you grow flowers or vegetables, it is very … Read more

EWG’s 2022 Clean Fifteen™ and Dirty Dozen™ Lists

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EWG's 2022 Clean Fifteen

Every year, the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) produces the notorious produce lists called the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen. The EWG does an excellent job of determining the number of pesticides in our food-based upon 35,000 samples tested by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. Here’s EWG’s 2022 … Read more