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The
demand for fruits especially in quantity and quality has pushed our farmers
into the use of pesticides. Their intentions are good but these pesticides can
do harm to our health. Thorough washing with water doesn't remove these
pesticides; some fruits are waxed before they are exported to make sure these
pesticides stay till it is consumed.
Some
fruits contain as many as 30 different pesticides. Apples in the US market
contain about 42 different pesticides while potatoes contain 37.
My
advice is that you peel off the skin of these fruits especially those imported
into your country to reduce the pesticide load. The best options are home grown
fruits or local farm fruits which come in seasons. These fruits should make 90%
of our fruit diet.
Our
exposure to chemicals is in tremendous levels, a little reduction here and
there should help stay healthier.
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