The health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure. Animal and human studies onindividual pesticides have shown that they contribute to an alarming number of health problems...
Pesticide contibutes to an alarming number of health problems like:
- Cancer
- Fertility problems
- Brain Tumors
- Childhood leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Birth defects
- Irritation to skin and eyes
- Hormone or endocrine system problems
- Nervous system damage
The 12 Fruits and Veggies with the MOST Pesticides
[This main source is from the research conducted by the Environment Working Group EWG)]
How to keep your food pesticide exposure to a minimum?
Contrary to popular belief, simply washing with water and peeling fruits and vegetables is not enough to protect yourself and your family from pesticides. It will reduce the levels somewhat, but it will not eliminate them. An excellent alternative that helps to remove pesticides from your produce better than water alone is to consider a Water Filtration and Activated Oxygen Water System in your home. It can effectively eliminate the pesticides, dirt, mold and other residues found in so many of today's fruits and vegetables up to 92%.