Topic 6 : Pesticides in a third of our food.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5384138.stm
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Are you shock by the title that 1/3 of the food which we consume everyday contains pesticides? Not sure if this apply to food in Singapore. But from the link above, it only mention about UK. So not to worry so much.

The Situation:
Pesticides were found in many of the food. However mostly below the maximum permitted level. Yes, pesticides were also found on the fruits and vegetables that they eat. So they were promoting the benefits of eating 5 portion of fruits and vegetables a day, when the food contain some pesticides. So they were arguing if the pesticides would really cause some kind of health problems.

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Conclusion:

I think there would be more or less some pesticides in the food we eat, especially in fruits and vegetables, since we would not want to find any worms sharing the food we eat. But these pesticides are used at a limited permitted amount, so it should not cause that much health problem. They are safe to eat. I think if you really think you prefer food that is free of pesticide, then get organic food! If not wash them thoroughly before preparing to eat them, reducing the amount of pesticides at the outer layer of the food.

No Way! My blog assistant is not for sale as Organic beef. Don't think of killing it to eat. It has been recognized as protected animal under Chai Kee Cow Authority.