Author: Karen Lennox
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
It is recommended to consume organic products purchased from an organic store or home production.
Consumption of fruits and vegetables is extremely important for health. This is how the body obtains the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients .
However, fruits and vegetables can also contain some harmful compounds such as pesticides in large quantities.
Pesticide products can lead to hormonal and nervous disorders, tumors , and even lower the level of intelligence in children. Despite washing and peeling, many pesticides could still be found in them.
For this purpose, it is recommended to consume organic products purchased from an organic store or home production.
Pesticide intake can be significantly reduced if we know which fruits and vegetables are the most contaminated and do not overdo it. Apples
come first . They give a 98% positive result in pesticide tests.
Other fruits and vegetables included in the list are as follows: celery , sweet peppers, peaches, strawberries, imported nectarines, grapes, spinach , lettuce, cucumbers, blueberries, potatoes and green beans.
Green beans and leafy vegetables are often contaminated with highly toxic insecticides called organophosphates. They are toxic to the nervous system . They are largely removed from use in agriculture, but are still found in some food crops.
The fruits and vegetables with the lowest pesticide content are as follows: onions, sweet corn, pineapple, avocado, cabbage, peas, asparagus, mango, eggplant, kiwi, melon, sweet potatoes, grapefruit, watermelon and mushrooms .
However, experts remind that the consumption of fruits and vegetables is essential for health and should not be removed from the menu , but simply to increase their attention and selection.