Do I need to eat organic?” This is a question many patients pose to their naturopathic doctor. Eating your fruits and vegetables is important, regardless of the conditions they were grown under (sorry for those of you looking for an excuse to avoid eating your greens!). Some fruits and vegetables however, are associated with higher pesticide […]
The Dirty Dozen
Posted on by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi
Are You Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables?
Posted on by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi
If you are eating less than 8-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, you are not getting enough! This translates to roughly 4 1/2 cups or more of fruits and vegetables daily. The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are vast-from lowering your risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer, to reducing constipation, improving weight control, and reduces the likelihood […]