Organic produce has become more mainstream, affordable, and (most importantly), available in recent years thanks to a sweet combination of increasing consumer awareness and demand. For good reason. Pesticides have been linked to neurological damage, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, endocrine and reproductive disorders, and cancer. Scary stuff. In a perfect world, everything would be grown organically, but alas it is not. Sigh. Fortunately, there are ways that we can protect ourselves from harmful pesticides without breaking the bank. Here are my top picks.
