Dee's Healthy Gourmet
"... Shop and cook your meals for you!"
Our Organic Philosophy
We
seek organically grown, unrefined ingredients such as the highest
quality extra-virgin cold pressed coconut oil and olive oil. We know
where to find the best, fresh and organic produce, dairy, wild
caught seafood, and hormone-free poultry. We avoid harmful products
containing pesticides, partially hydrogenated oils, trans fatty
acids, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, white
flour, refined carbohydrates, and genetically modified ingredients.
In addition, our methods for cooking and storing foods are based on
techniques that maximize the nutritional value of foods.
Why
Organic? There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that
small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect
people. Because the
toxic effects of pesticides are worrisome, not well understood, or
in some cases completely unstudied, consumers are wise to minimize
exposure to pesticides wherever possible.
What
is Safe? Studies show that people can lower their pesticide exposure
by almost 90 percent by avoiding the top twelve most
contaminated conventionally grown fruits and vegetables and
eating them organically grown instead.
Eating the 12 most contaminated conventionally grown fruits
and vegetables will expose a person to about 15 pesticides per day,
on average.
It
is not as crucial to avoid eating the 12 least contaminated
conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, as these will expose a
person to only less than 2 pesticides per day.
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Most
Contaminated Conventionally Grown |
Least Contaminated Conventionally Grown |
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It
is recommended to eat these organically grown |
It
is not as crucial to eat these organically grown |
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PEACHES |
ONIONS |
|
APPLES |
AVOCADO |
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BELL
PEPPERS |
SWEET
CORN (FROZEN) |
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CELERY |
PINEAPPLES |
|
NECTARINES |
MANGO |
|
STRAWBERRIES |
ASPARAGUS |
|
CHERRIES |
SWEET
PEAS (FROZEN) |
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PEARS |
KIWI
FRUIT |
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GRAPES
(IMPORTED) |
BANANAS |
|
SPINACH |
CABBAGE |
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LETTUCE |
BROCCOLI |
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POTATOES
Source : Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org |
PAPAYA
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When choosing produce for the creation of Dee’s Healthy Gourmet, we will always use the 12 recommended organically grown vegetables and fruits. We also use many other organic ingredients as are available including whole grains, dairy products, eggs, poultry, and local seasonal fare. By combining these healthful foods, Dee's Healthy Gourmet meals consist of over 90% Organic Chemical-Free ingredients.
