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The 12 best and worst foods for your body

Reported by: Denise Naughton
Email: dnaughton@abc15.com
Last Update: 3/03/2009 11:13 am
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What does it mean to be toxic?

According to Dr. Amy O'Hara, Derma Health Institute, it means these fruits and veggies carry high levels of pesticides on them that contain toxic materials, which have been shown to cause everything from dizziness to cancer, as well as headaches, skin rashes, and liver toxicity.

Bottom line, O'Hara says these are the most critical fruits and veggies to buy organic.

Clients of Derma Health Institute learn how foods can help them with their skin issues, hormones, food allergies and other health related issues.

This list also relates to a healthy diet they coach clients on in stabilization after an hCG diet plan, an ultimate fat burning diet where you can lose 40 pounds in 40 days.

Here are Dr. O'Hara's list of the 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Terrific Twelve’.

12 Most Toxic Fruits and Vegetables: AKA the "Dirty Dozen"

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet bell peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Pears
9. Imported grapes
10. Spinach
11. Lettuce
12. Potatoes

12 Least Toxic Fruits and Veggies, AKA the "Terrific Twelve"

1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Frozen sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mangoes
6. Asparagus
7. Frozen sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Papaya



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