Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover!

These veggies with holes all over may look unappetizing, but they are organic with lots of nutrients. And they don’t have pesticides and herbicides! I have always tried to buy organic veggies if possible and a reliable indicator was the holes.

It’s been reported often that produce sold in local chain stores had very high level of pesticides and herbicides. Ever wonder why they look so perfect? They are so toxic that the insects won’t even touch them!

In conventional farming, the goal is to mass produce at low cost, so chemicals are heavily used. Studies have shown that these chemicals were toxic not only to the ecosystem and its natural habitats, but also the workers and consumers. One of the most acute toxins is dioxins, a known carcinogenic. In addition, it causes reproductive and developmental problems, damages the immune system, and interferes with hormones.

If we consider ourselves part of nature, then we should have some tolerance for un-harmful pests making a few holes on veggies. After all, shouldn’t we be sharing with others?

I love veggies with holes!