What is the way to detoxify pesticides that remain after washing?

Everyone knows how much harm chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in fruits or vegetables do to the body. However, we are used to eating those poisonous foods.

Feb 6, 2023 - 20:37
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What is the way to detoxify pesticides that remain after washing?
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Everyone knows how much harm chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in fruits or vegetables do to the body. However, we are used to eating those poisonous foods.

There is no substitute for fresh fruits and vegetables for a healthy body. Although rich in vitamins, proteins, various minerals, fruits or vegetables also contain a large amount of pesticides. To increase the production of these vegetables or fruits, farmers apply fertilizers to the land, pesticides to the fruits or vegetables.

When this pesticide reaches the body through food, it mixes with the blood and causes various diseases. Disrupts the functioning of the nervous system. Not only that, if this poison is mixed in the body for a long time, the risk of incurable diseases like cancer cannot be avoided. This pesticide, given in food, can cause problems in reproduction, even in the development of the fetus.

A group associated with environmental research in America said in their data, pesticides are used everywhere to protect fruits and vegetables from insect attacks. But the ability to retain pesticides in those fruits or vegetables is different. Do you know that even after washing some fruits or vegetables, even a little pesticide remains?

Strawberries have been in first place for the past two years. Spinach is in second place, apple and grape in sixth place. Among vegetables, bell pepper ranks seventh. On the other hand, avocado, sweet corn, pineapple, onion, papaya, peas, watermelon, mushroom, sweet potato have the lowest pesticide levels.

Fruits and vegetables that will be eaten or cooked the next morning can be soaked in water the night before. If you don't have that much time, soak it in lukewarm water with salt for a couple of hours before cooking. Apart from this, if possible, eat the fruits that can be eaten with the peel.

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