If your plan is to start eating organic, read this article first

Eating organic, local, and seasonal is trendy, and for good reason. Over the years, the mass production of food has made most of the items we buy in supermarkets treated with chemicals and pesticides that are not exactly beneficial for health. If you want to start in this healthy movement, you should know what it represents, and it is very simple: eating organic food is about consuming 100% natural ingredients, with 0 chemicals in their harvesting or planting process, and completely free of pesticides. A good pair of guides to start choosing the right products are the lists called Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen. According to the Environmental Working Group, they refer, respectively, to the fruits and vegetables that are the most and least contaminated by pesticide use. Clean Fifteen Ingredients in which pesticide use during harvesting is minimal: Asparagus Avocado Cabbage Melon Cauliflower Eggplant Grapefruit Kiwi Mango Onion Papaya Pineapple Yellow corn Sweet peas (frozen) Sweet potato Dirty Dozen Ingredients for which pesticide use during harvesting is common and that are preferable to eat organic: Apple Celery Cherry tomato Cucumber Grapes Tangerine Peaches Potatoes Peas Spinach Strawberries Sweet peppers Where can you find these ingredients? More and more supermarkets have a range of products free from harmful substances, but perhaps your best bet is to go to organic markets where they certify that what you buy comes directly from the field and without chemical intervention. If you don’t know where to start, you can find tips and references at Impulso Orgánico Mexicano, a private initiative supported by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Now that you know the rules of the organic diet, we recommend five delicious recipes that will taste better and make your family much stronger if you prepare them with 100% natural ingredients. Apple Crisp Spinach Puree Strawberry Tarts Cucumber Salad Watercress Soup with Peas