To make your own pesticide-reducing bath, add one part salt to nine parts water. Just make sure to rinse off all the salt before eating. Is Buying Organic Worth It? Stroll down the produce aisle of your grocery store. You’ll see lots of foods labeled “organic,” but what does that really mean? According to the USDA, organic farming practices preserve the environment and avoid most synthetic materials, including pesticides and antibiotics. Among other requirements, organic farmers must receive annual on-site inspections, use only USDA-approved materials, and not use genetically modified crops.
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