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Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides

Posted in Fitness & Nutrition by armenk on the August 20th, 2009

The Full List: 47 Fruits & Veggies (from The Environmental Food Group)

http://foodnews.org/fulllist.php

RANK FRUIT OR VEGGIE SCORE
1 (worst) Peach 100 (highest pesticide load)
2 Apple 93
3 Sweet Bell Pepper 83
4 Celery 82
5 Nectarine 81
6 Strawberries 80
7 Cherries 73
8 Kale 69
9 Lettuce 67
10 Grapes - Imported 66
11 Carrot 63
12 Pear 63
13 Collard Greens 60
14 Spinach 58
15 Potato 56
16 Green Beans 53
17 Summer Squash 53
18 Pepper 51
19 Cucumber 50
20 Raspberries 46
21 Grapes - Domestic 44
22 Plum 44
23 Orange 44
24 Cauliflower 39
25 Tangerine 37
26 Mushrooms 36
27 Banana 34
28 Winter Squash 34
29 Cantaloupe 33
30 Cranberries 33
31 Honeydew Melon 30
32 Grapefruit 29
33 Sweet Potato 29
34 Tomato 29
35 Broccoli 28
36 Watermelon 26
37 Papaya 20
38 Eggplant 20
39 Cabbage 17
40 Kiwi 13
41 Sweet Peas - Frozen 10
42 Asparagus 10
43 Mango 9
44 Pineapple 7
45 Sweet Corn - Frozen 2
46 Avocado 1
47 (best) Onion 1 (lowest pesticide load)
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What is “AA” Approved?

Posted in Fitness & Nutrition by armenk on the July 27th, 2009

AA Approved actually means “Armen Approved.”

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Go Easy! Protein Shake Powder - AA Approved

Posted in Fitness & Nutrition by armenk on the July 27th, 2009

Arbonne’s Go Easy! Protein Shake is AA Approved because:

  • it does not make you bloated! (best reason of all)
  • is low calorie - each serving is less than 200 calories
  • contains a superior protein blend
  • it’s balanced - provides the correct carbohydrate/protein ratio
  • it’s non-dairy
  • it tastes way better than other protein powders on the market
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Why Arbonne Nutritional Products are AA Approved

Posted in Fitness & Nutrition by armenk on the July 23rd, 2009

Armen specifically recommends Arbonne’s Figure 8 Vanish line for the following reasons:

  • 100% vegan, organic, all natural
  • never animal tested
  • low in calories
  • helps control appetite
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