It amazes me that many governments continue to insist that the use of pesticides on fruits and vegetables is not a harmful practice. The Health Canada website, for instance, suggests that we have little to worry about, stating:
While pesticides help protect our food supply, many people are concerned about pesticides on the food they eat. Small amounts of pesticide residues may stay in or on our food after it is applied, but pesticides ‘break down’ over time, meaning very little residue is left by the time we eat the food.
But current research is telling us a very different and more worrisome story.
A recent study, for instance, shows a strong link between pesticide-sprayed fruit and veggie consumption and lower sperm quality in men.
Researchers looked at the diets of 155 men and their sperm counts over an 18 month period and discovered that those who ate the most pesticide-sprayed fruits and veggies had significantly lower sperm quality than men who ate less of the same.
It would appear that the pesticide residues do not break down as quickly or as thoroughly as reported!
Not that we need it, but this is just one more reason why we should eat organic produce if we want to live long, healthy lives and have strong reproductive systems.
If the higher cost of buying organic is too much for you to take on, however, choose fruits and veggies that have lower pesticide loads. Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists will steer you in the best direction for your health:
>>EWG’s Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen<<
Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Pam chose an alternative approach to recovery. Now decades later and still symptom free, she coaches others on how to treat the root cause of chronic disease, using a holistic approach. She can teach you how, too.
Pam is the author of Become a Wellness Champion and founder of Live Disease Free. She is a wellness expert, coach and speaker.
The Live Disease Free Academy has helped hundreds of Wellness Champions in over 15 countries take charge of their health and experience profound improvements in their life.
