Scientists have been studying pollutants in air, water and on land for decades. Now they're studying pollution in people, and the findings are troubling. From the moment of conception to the end of life, our bodies play host to a myriad of industrial chemicals that cross into our bloodstream through our skin, gut, or lungs. They are consumer product ingredients, or pollutants in air, water and food. They are fire retardants, grease-proof coatings, plasticizers, and solvents. They are our personal body burden of pollution.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) website reports results from the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on multiple chemical contaminants in humans. Since 2000 the EWG has spearheaded six studies finding 455 industrial pollutants, pesticides and other chemicals in blood, urine, and breast milk in 72 people altogether, from newborns and grandparents to mothers and teens. The EWG had found that pollution of the human body begins before birth, in complex combinations of chemicals never tested for safety.
For a summary of all EWG body burden studies - 455 chemicals, 72 people, 6 studies.
We make mention that the EWG is an American based organisation therefore their studies are conducted in the USA, however we strongly believe their studies are of value to people worldwide. We welcome your feedback on Australia based studies you may be aware of.
If you know someone who could be interested in this information, you have my permission to pass it on. I'm Keeta Gibson from http://www.nontoxiclife.com.au/, your online eco-store for biodegradable, compostable and earthwise, environmentally friendly products.
Apr 7, 2009
15 Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic
The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organisation that advocates for policies that protect global and individual health, produces the Shoppers' Guide to Pesticides. It is based on the results of nearly 87,000 pesticide tests.
Organic fruits and vegetables are by definition grown without the use of pesticides. But some find the expense of organic foods prohibitive.
Of the 47 different fruit and vegetable categories in the Guide to Pesticides, the following fifteen foods had the lowest pesticide load when conventionally grown. Consequently, they are the safest conventionally grown crops to consume:
If you know someone who could be interested in this information, you have my permission to pass it on. This article was prepared by Keeta Gibson from http://www.nontoxiclife.com.au/, your online eco-store for biodegradable, compostable and environmentally friendly products.
Organic fruits and vegetables are by definition grown without the use of pesticides. But some find the expense of organic foods prohibitive.
Of the 47 different fruit and vegetable categories in the Guide to Pesticides, the following fifteen foods had the lowest pesticide load when conventionally grown. Consequently, they are the safest conventionally grown crops to consume:
Onion
Avocado
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet peas
Kiwi
Cabbage
Egg Plant
Papaya
Watermelon
Broccoli
Tomato
Sweet Potato
The Shopper's Guide to Pesticides also lists the "Dirty Dozen", which are fruit and vegetables best purchased as organic producce. We encourage you to download and print out the full list to place on your fridge.
Sources:Shopper Guide to Pesticides - Methodology
If you know someone who could be interested in this information, you have my permission to pass it on. This article was prepared by Keeta Gibson from http://www.nontoxiclife.com.au/, your online eco-store for biodegradable, compostable and environmentally friendly products.
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