293: Clean Eating 2023: A Guide to Choosing the Safest Fruits, Veggies, and Fish

Episode Title: Clean Eating: A Guide to Choosing the Safest Fruits, Veggies, and Fish
Introduction: Welcome to today's episode where we're going to talk about clean eating and how to choose the safest fruits, veggies, and fish to consume. Our information comes from a yearly report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which provides guidance on the most contaminated produce and the cleanest options available.
Segment 1: What is Clean Eating? To start things off, we'll define what clean eating means. Clean eating is a way of eating that involves choosing whole, unprocessed foods that are free from additives, preservatives, and chemicals. The idea is to eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Eating clean can improve your health, help you maintain a healthy weight, and provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly.
Segment 2: The Environmental Working Group (EWG) Next, we'll discuss the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and their yearly report on the most contaminated fruits and vegetables. The EWG is a non-profit organization that conducts research and advocacy work on issues related to the environment and public health. Every year, they release a report called the Dirty Dozen, which lists the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and the Clean Fifteen, which lists the safest produce to consume.
Segment 3: The Dirty Dozen In this segment, we'll dive into the Dirty Dozen list and discuss the fruits and vegetables that are most heavily contaminated with pesticides and other chemicals. Some of the items on the list include strawberries, spinach, kale, and apples. We'll talk about why these foods are so contaminated and the potential health risks associated with consuming them in large amounts.
Segment 4: The Clean Fifteen Moving on to the Clean Fifteen list, we'll discuss the fruits and vegetables that are the safest to consume. These items include avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, and papaya, among others. We'll talk about why these foods are the cleanest and what makes them good options for those who want to eat clean.
Segment 5: Choosing Clean Fish Finally, we'll talk about how to choose clean fish. Fish can be a healthy and nutritious part of a clean eating diet, but some types of fish can be contaminated with mercury and other toxins. We'll discuss the types of fish that are safest to eat and provide tips on how to choose and prepare fish that's clean and healthy.
Conclusion: In conclusion, eating clean is an important part of maintaining good health. By choosing the safest fruits, vegetables, and fish, you can ensure that you're getting the nutrients your body needs without exposing yourself to harmful chemicals and toxins. Be sure to check out the Environmental Working Group's yearly report for more information on the cleanest and most contaminated produce.

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