# @nutritiondaily on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRSeDTtjnJ8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63284995-nutritiondaily-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-20T18:39:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Charlotte Martin, DCN, RDN (@nutritiondaily) — https://gondola.cc/nutritiondaily

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I think it’s a good time we revisit the whole organic vs. conventional produce debate—especially when lists like the “Dirty Dozen” keep making people think they need to spend more to buy organic.
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I’ve partnered with @castrawberries to ensure you that strawberries and other conventionally grown produce are just as safe and nutritious as their organic counterparts! 🍓
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And how do I know this? Thanks to the USDA’s Pesticide Data Program, which monitors residues through extensive, nationwide sampling and testing. Their most recent data found that over 99% of conventional produce had residue levels well below EPA safety thresholds.
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Both organic and conventional farms follow strict safety standards, and I saw firsthand in California the incredible work the strawberry industry is doing to keep it that way. Farmers are partnering with researchers to test biological pest control methods, breed disease-resistant plants (meaning fewer interventions needed), and use innovations like natural UV-C light and even self-driving bug vacuums for non-chemical pest control.
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And just know: farmers and their families eat the same produce they grow! 👩‍🌾 So don’t let misinformation keep you from enjoying your favorite fruits and veggies—organic or conventional! #castrawberries

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