The 'dirty dozen'

Since no nutritionist's blog is complete without a reference to the most contaminated fresh produce, I thought I'd get this in early!

The present economy is forcing us to make the most out of each dollar (or pound!), and so 'buying organic' has, in many families, had to take a back-seat. In this context, I find the list of the 12 most contaminated produce maintained by The Environmental Working group to be an essential prop to any grocery store round ... in fact, the truth be known, I live by it. Wherever possible, my organic purchases are determined by whether my product of choice is cited on the 'dirty dozen' list ... if it is, I fork out the extra pennies, and if it isn't, I buy the cheaper, conventional counterpart (with a clean conscience!). For the record, the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables (from worst to less-worse!) are:
Peach, Apple, Sweet Bell Pepper, Celery, Nectarine, Strawberries, Cherries, Kale, Lettuce, Grapes (imported), Carrot and Pear.

If you have an iphone, there is an app provided by the Environmental Working Group which provides both the 'dirty dozen' and the 'Clean 15' on (www.foodnews.org) so you will never again be in a grocery store without these lists ... too easy?!!

September 12th

Going to bed ‘working’.

I have recently had the opportunity to study some traditional eastern nutrition and medical practices and one piece of advice has stayed in my mind. A prominent eastern doctor in California, Dr. Daoshing Ni, recommends one does not eat after 7pm, to ensure that your body doesn’t spend the night ‘working’. I can vouch first hand that allowing some proper time for digestion before hitting your bed makes for a more restful sleep and often a more energetic morning….this is worth trying in particular for individuals who find it difficult not to overeat in the evenings.

September 1st

I have just started reading Monique Ryan’s new 2nd Edition of ‘Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes’ and her very first chapter focuses on hydration. It’s a good reminder during these summer months, that water is one of our most essential nutrients. By the time we are thirsty, we have already experienced a decrease in fluids or an increase in sodium concentration, so she recommends that an active individual must try and stay on top of their fluid needs by drinking a minimum of 11-16 cups of fluid daily when not training (approx. 8 ounces/hour).

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