Killer blueberries: Inside the reality of paranoia:
Think blueberries are your super-oxidizing, super-healthy friend? Think again. Unless you're consuming the organic variety, you're probably better off skipping them altogether--unless you want to be hit with so much pesticide it would make maggots and bagworms squirm and wilt. Not only are blueberries on the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list --named exactly for what it is, the dozen dirtiest fruits and vegetables--but even if you buy organic ones, you can't be sure what you're getting. After all, organic farmers can continue to use a number of chemicals in their crops and still be certified as following all guidelines. The whole organic food industry, in fact, might just be one big money-sucking scam.
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