Chemical substances are everywhere around us, in everything from skin care to food. It’s difficult to completely avoid exposure to, for example, pesticides, as they can remain in foods that have come into contact with them. Even organic foods may have been sprayed with organic pesticides. We’ve listed the biggest culprits among ingredients, and what you can choose instead.
Environmental toxins are harmful substances that we’re exposed to in our day-to-day environment. These toxins can come from various sources, such as polluted air, pesticides in food, chemicals in household products, and even some beauty products. When these toxins accumulate in the body, they can disrupt the balance of the intestinal flora and negatively affect our health. It can lead to inflammation, an impaired immune system and an increased risk of chronic diseases. So, it’s important to be aware of and actively work on reducing exposure.
Some chemicals that have been given attention in recent years for their effect on health are parabens and phthalates. They can be found in, for example, skin creams, make-up, and plastic toys. Pesticides (harmful toxins used in pest control) and several other chemicals have also been linked to a range of diseases, including diabetes, neurological disorders and various types of cancer.
You would naturally think that by buying organic you’re avoiding toxins such as pesticides, but it’s more complex than that. To some extent, there are differing opinions about whether all organic food is actually good for us.
Although it’s not possible to completely avoid pesticides, the amount of pesticides in different foods varies. Some ingredients have been referred to as “The Dirty 12”. 12 fruits and vegetables that are sprayed so much that you should always buy them organic. They are:
Apples
Strawberries
Grapes
Celery
Peaches
Nectarines
Spinach
Red and green peppers
Cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Sugar snap peas
Potatoes
What should you choose instead? There are a lot of vegetables that contain so little pesticides that they don’t even need to be bought organic. This applies to, among others:
Avocados
Sweetcorn
Pineapples
Cabbages
Sweet peas
Onions
Asparagus
Mangos
Papayas
Kiwis
Aubergines
Grapefruit
Cantaloupe melons
Cauliflowers
Sweet potatoes
Stig’s commandment – Avoid/minimise contact with environmental toxins
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