the “dirty dozen” foods: what we need to know

assorted fresh produce

Near the middle of each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, ranking fruits and vegetables based on pesticide contamination. The 2025 guide draws on USDA testing of more than 53,000 produce samples, evaluating how often pesticides are found, how much is present, and how toxic those chemicals … Read more

What are forever chemicals?

“Forever” sounds appealing when it’s attached to diamonds and love. It feels far less comforting when it describes chemicals that linger in our bodies for years. These substances are PFAS, often called forever chemicals because they break down very slowly. They have been popping up in my news feeds lately, so I thought I’d do … Read more