Pesticides in our Food

Recently, a new infographic was  produced for ecomom.com , on the unexpected  pesticides in our food and health risks associated with the use of these pesticides. At a time when we are all looking for ways to eat healthy, and save money, I wanted to be sure and share this valuable information with you.  I think you will enjoy this visual guide to uncovering the truth about pesticides being used on common fruits and veggies, we usually eat. It may give you cause to ditch these pesticides and health risks associated with pesticide use in our food, and go organic.

You will want to visit and read ecomom’s full size  infographic article entitled 

Unexpected Chemicals in Your Food: The Health Risks of Pesticides

Pesticides in our Food- a good visual look

Once you are at the ecomom.com site, just click on the infographic, for an easy to follow full size chart of how much pesticides are in many of the foods we eat. It is a good visual look on the amount of pesticides that are in the foods we regularly consume, and how to avoid pesticide health risks, to the food you eat and purchase for your family.

Also, be sure to click through on any of the graphics, anywhere on the chart, for this article or pertinent information on how pesticides effect our everyday lives and health. There is much to learn at ecomom.com, besides the graphics on the chart.  We are all effected by what is in our food, and products we use regularly.  Perhaps, most at health risk to pesticide exposure, are our children and grandchildren.

I found this to be a very eye opening chart, on how pesticides are in our food and much of what we eat.  Yes, it may take a bit of getting use to, when it comes to buying organic, and or wholesome whole foods and non processed food items. However, your health and that of your children and family, is most important.  Therefore, organic is the safest option to avoid the risk of pesticides in your food.  It is safe to say, that the less we are exposed to pesticides in our food, the healthier we will all be.

Pesticides in our food is a cause to go organic

When it comes to our food and our health, it makes sense to know what is in the food we eat, especially when is comes to how much pesticides are in that food. Perhaps, it is time to consider going organic, because even washing of the fruits and vegetables, is not enough to remove the pesticide residue that causes risk to our health.

If you are short on space, or unable to grow your own fruits and veggies, consider making the switch to organic, or frozen options.

While, many local farmer’s markets are closed now, there are some areas that are trying to have fresh local grown fruits and vegetables available year round. Be sure to check your local newspapers and markets, for what is available in your area.  Remember, when at all possible, organic and fresh is best and safest for your health!  Here, also are other articles on the topic of pesticides and the risk of pesticides to our health.

Related articles

• What are the effects of pesticides on human health (wiki.answers.com)
• How pesticides affect in food chain (wiki.answers.com)

It’s that time of year when the little brown creatures bring their their buddies into your house.  I have to draw the line, when they start showing up on my bathroom floor, kitchen counter, and oh yeah, SURPRISE…in the dishwasher!  Uggh! Regardless of everything you do to keep your house clean.  There they are.

I found this wonderful article “Rid your home of ants, without chemicals”, from my friend Chris over at Living Well Naturally, that I wanted to share with you.  The tips in the article are tried and true, and they really work.  The idea is to lure the ants out, the way they came in, with things you already have in your pantry.  Best of all, it’s cheap, it’s green, and it’s chemical free.

I was too late on getting this information to my husband, as he already had the person who treats our fruit trees (chemically free) come out and treat for ants.  He never did come indoors, but no more ants.  He will come back in 45 days just to be sure.

I sprinkled the Cinnamon by the front door, and put cut up strips of Bounce sheets in my pantry.  I’m so happy, to not see these little critters in my house anymore, especially in my kitchen.

It is my hope that you find this information useful and helpful.  By all means save yourself the money of having someone come out and do it for you.  Yes, there are companies that take care of the problem, and keep it “green.”  But, next time I see a little critter, I will be ahead of the game with this great information.

Special thanks to Chris for finding this.  We are working toward a better tomorrow, and many more to come!

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