Should you be worried about pesticides on your fruits and vegetables?
But when it comes to choosing producedo you gotta follow their lead?
The lists from the EWG seem to promote fear around consuming conventional producethese pesticides are linked with cancer!
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Choosing organic is a preference for many consumers, and organic growing practices may be better for the environment.
Do you think consumers should change their shopping habits based on these lists?
Sims:Conventionally grown and organic produce are equally safe and nutritious.
How important is it to eat organic fruits and vegetables?
Sims:It is not important to choose organic versions of produce.
If a person chooses to buy organic, that is their preference.
But their preference should not be built upon misinformation that cites organic is healthier than conventional.
What’s the most important thing to tell people about fruits and vegetables?
The bottom line is that there’s no demonstrable health difference between organically or conventionally grown produce.
Focus more on eating enough fruits and vegetables and less on how they are grown.
Should people be concerned about pesticides in their foods and if so, what can they do?
Sims:Both conventionally grown and organic produce uses pesticides to protect crops from pests.
Simultaneously, these compounds are designed to be safely used on farms and not harm consumers.
However, any minimal residues that might be present don’t require alarm.
People should just rinse their produce under running water before eating and that is sufficient.
