Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists guide healthy purchases
The Environmental Working Group provides two lists to help shoppers reduce pesticide exposure. The Dirty Dozen flags produce with high pesticide residues where organic options are recommended, while the Clean 15 lists items with lower residue.
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Environmental Working Group
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Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen highlight pesticide residues
The EWG study ranks 48 conventional produce items by residue levels. The Clean 15 lists show low residues while the Dirty Dozen flag higher pesticide presence. Avocados are notably clean and many fruits show no detectable residues, per the 2014 report.
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Reading aloud helps infants develop early language skills
A parent reflects on the advice to read to babies from birth, noting brain development in the first three years and the persistent impact of frequent words. The author shares that her baby’s first intentional word was a familiar pet name, underscoring how early exposure shapes learning.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Healthful eating during breastfeeding guidance from LMH
Lawrence Memorial Hospital promotes breastfeeding with nutrition tips for moms. It advises a varied diet including vegetables, fruits, seafood, lean meats, dairy, whole grains, fortified cereals, and calcium rich products. It warns against high mercury fish and urges fluids while limiting caffeine and added sugars. LMH reports 90 percent of moms initiate breastfeeding, notes statewide 73 percent and national 76.5 percent, and highlights its High 5 for Mom and Baby Hospital designation awarded in November.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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