Pesticide Study

According to a study by Food News
"people can lower their pesticide exposure by 90 percent by avoiding the top twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead. Eating the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables will expose a person to nearly 20 pesticides per day, on average".

What do they say is included in the "dirty dozen"?

12 Most Contaminated
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• Apples
• Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Cherries
• Imported Grapes
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Potatoes
• Red Raspberries
• Spinach
• Strawberries

12 Least Contaminated

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Corn (sweet)
• Kiwi
• Mangos
• Onions
• Papaya
• Pineapples
• Peas (sweet)

Pretty interesting site explaining their methodology for ranking pesticide contamination in 46 fruits and vegetables. They also disclose what are the many adverse affects from consuming certain levels of pesticides.

Fruits & Vegetables Losing Nutritional Value

It is getting even more difficult to maintain a healthy, well balanced diet. "data collected by the U.S. government show that the nutritional content of America's vegetables and fruits has declined during the past 50 years.

All the more reason to supplement your diet with raw fruits and vegetables from a reputable and researched group like JuicePlus+!

"In spite of what Mother taught you about the benefits of eating broccoli, data collected by the U.S. government show that the nutritional content of America's vegetables and fruits has declined during the past 50 years -- in some cases dramatically."

"Donald Davis, a biochemist at the University of Texas, said that of 13 major nutrients in fruits and vegetables tracked by the Agriculture Department from 1950 to 1999, six showed noticeable declines -- protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C."
Evidently this is something that has been known since 1981 and there doesn't seem to be much concern. And - GMO seems to be of more importance - must make more money faster ... who cares about health ... they mention the "Green Revolution" or "the trend in agriculture toward encouraging crops that grow the fastest and biggest as a reason for the decline" - seems to have a double entendre - those sneaky bastards ;)

BUT - wait - "his study shows that people need to eat more vegetables and fruits, not less" sooo, don't stop eating those fresh fruits and veggies (or grains) - just try to buy from a local or organic source - even your animal products - if you chose to eat them (grass fed cattle and free range eggs/chickens).

"For vegans only using plant sources for food, this could be an issue," so make sure you KNOW what you are eating and where it has come from! Seattle Pi News source"

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