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ARE ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BETTER FOR MY BABY?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Written by Katie MacGuire
Some parents prefer to offer their babies organic fruits and vegetables because
they contain fewer pesticide residues than non-organic food. However, the levels
of contamination in both organic and non-organic food are well within safe
limits. Pesticide levels in food are regulated and monitored in Canada. That
being said, if you do want to limit your baby's exposure to pesticide residues
by offering organic food, here are three tips for buying organic fruits and
vegetables.



#1 FOCUS ON THE FOODS WITH THE HIGHEST PESTICIDE LEVELS 

Organic foods can sometimes be pricey. You may want to focus on offering your
baby organic fruits and vegetables that are in the dirty dozen, the top twelve
fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticides listed by the
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#2 UNDERSTAND WHAT ORGANIC MEANS IN CANADA

Watch for labels and choose certified organic when possible. Certified organic
has a very specific meaning. Farmers need to use methods other than herbicides
and pesticides to control insects and disease. They also need to avoid the use
of synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, growth enhancers, hormones, colouring or
artificial additives, ionizing radiation, or GMOs (genetically modified) food.
Farms have to follow these practices for 3 years before they can call themselves
certified organic.


#3 FEED YOUR BABY A VARIED AND NUTRITIOUS DIET

Organic foods are not necessarily any more nutritious in terms of the vitamins
and mineral they offer for your baby than non-organic. Government research at
this time has found that there are no important differences in the nutrition
content of organic foods compared to intensively farmed foods. Giving your baby
a varied and nutritious diet is the most important thing, organic or not.One
more thought to keep in mind, organic fruits and vegetables often have more
flavour and this may encourage your baby to enjoy her fruits and vegetables!

Read our article for additional tips on buying organic food for less.

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