Dr. Mercola Says “Grow It Yourself”

A number of reports have been surfacing on blogs and videos regarding a “plastic-like” substance showing up on lettuce, even products listed as organically grown.  Dr. Mercola has published some information at his website on the topic that you should take a look at.  One more reason to be growing our own food?  Yes, indeed…

Sidestep These Veggies – Even if They’re Organic | Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 08 2012 Videos like the two featured below have started making the rounds online, raising questions about what exactly that plastic-looking “peel” found on some fresh produce might be. Let me preface this article by saying that I do not have the answer, but I will present a couple of theories here. Fruits and vegetables—apparently even organically-grown varieties—may have cow-, pig-, and chicken collagen coatings on them rather than wax, as well as a number of other unsavory ingredients…. read more at Dr. Mercola’s website