Organic vs. non-organic food during pregnancy

Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach Ling Wong, MS, CHC, explains the differences between eating organic and non-organic foods during pregnancy and which foods are most important to eat organically
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Organic vs. non-organic food during pregnancy

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The biggest difference between organic versus non-organic food, in my opinion, is the amount of herbicides and pesticides that you will be ingesting. These chemicals will cross the placenta and make their way into the fetus. Some of them are neurotoxins and some of them are hormonal disrupters. Neurotoxins, obviously, will have an impact on the baby's neuro development. Some of them may lead to learning disabilities and behavioral problems in later days. Hormonal disrupters affect the baby's sexual development. Learn about the dirty dozen. Because of the way they are harvested and grown, contain a larger amount of herbicides and pesticides. If you shop organic for these 12 vegetables and fruits, you can cut up to 80 percent on these chemical herbicides and pesticides.

Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach Ling Wong, MS, CHC, explains the differences between eating organic and non-organic foods during pregnancy and which foods are most important to eat organically

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Ling Wong, MS, CHC

Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach

Ling Wong, MS, CHHC, AADP, is the founder and director of Thoughts For Foods Holistic Health Coaching, and mother of a 21-month-old boy. She is a holistic nutrition and wellness coach specializing in preconception wellness, pre- and post-natal health, as well as mom-focused family nutrition. Ling holds a Master of Science degree in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health and Professional Training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

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The biggest difference between organic versus non-organic food, in my opinion, is the amount of herbicides and pesticides that you will be ingesting. These chemicals will cross the placenta and make their way into the fetus. Some of them are neurotoxins and some of them are hormonal disrupters. Neurotoxins, obviously, will have an impact on the baby's neuro development. Some of them may lead to learning disabilities and behavioral problems in later days. Hormonal disrupters affect the baby's sexual development. Learn about the dirty dozen. Because of the way they are harvested and grown, contain a larger amount of herbicides and pesticides. If you shop organic for these 12 vegetables and fruits, you can cut up to 80 percent on these chemical herbicides and pesticides.