When NGO Consumer Voice revealed in 2010 that vegetables and fruits that Delhiites and overall Indian eat everyday are extremely toxic , many government body had issued notices to concerned department. But inspite of accepting the fact and coming out with ways to minimize this , our concerned authorities had watered downed the report. A reduction in dietary pesticide exposure is particularly crucial for infants, children and expectant mothers, three segments of the population that are most susceptible to the ill effects of pesticide exposure. hereby i am sharing one old article from the The Hindu( 30.09.2010) to decontaminate Pesticide residue from our foods. (STAY SAFE) These tips will help you reduce pesticide residues (as well as dirt and bacteria) on the food you eat: 1.First, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to minimize the potential of increased exposure to a single pesticide. 2. Thoroughly wash all produce, even that which is labeled organic and that which you plan to peel. 3. Wash your produce under running water rather than soaking or dunking it. 4. Dry produce with a clean cloth towel or paper towel when possible. 5. Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, like melons and root vegetables. 6. Discard the outer layer of leafy vegetables, such as lettuce or cabbage. 7. Peel fruits and vegetables when possible. 8. Trim fat and skin from meat, poultry, and fish to minimize pesticide residue that may accumulate in the fat 9. Spinach can be bolied with salts to minimize pest content. thehindu/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sci-tech-and-agri/decontamination-of-pesticide-residues-in-food/article803587.ece
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