Having had an endoscopy procedure, camera for the stomach they discovered bacteria of the gut which is linked to unwashed fruit and vegetables. Levels of pesticides
Pesticides are used to yield the crop of fruit and vegetables, they reduce damage from insects, weeds, and germs, however if consumed can lead to development of diseases such as cancer, diabetes.
It is extremely important to wash fruit and vegetables before consuming, even fruit that is peeled must be washed as the dirt and germs can be transferred from the outside.
The picture below shows what dirt and tiny insects came from a bunnet of strawberries. I eat a lot of fruit and often straight from the packet thinking I was being healthy and getting my 5 a day.
I have adapted this measure of washing all fruit and vegetables in my site before it is used, even the prepared vegetables all had evidence of either dirt or insects.
As the 2024 theme for WSHD IS climate control which includes use of agrochemicals including pesticides I thought this was an appropriate topic.
