Can you identify the foods that have high pesticide loads in the picture to the left? If you can, good for you. But I would venture to guess most of you said, "No."
Don't feel bad, it's not a widely known fact. But I think it's our responsibility as consumers to know about the food we eat to fuel our bodies. And in the case of our children, to build the bone, muscle, and brain cells that are the future of our country.
More scientists are agreeing that even small doses can adversely affect a developing fetus or young child and the exposure can have lasting affects.
Here is a short list of the top seven foods on the pesticide list:
- Peaches
- Apples
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Pears
- Imported Grapes
Among vegetables there is sweet bell peppers, celery, kale, lettuce, and carrots.
Know what you're eating, eat close to the source, grow your own.
The Healthy Foodie Fanatic can help.
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