You have decided that you want to reduce the amount of pesticides you encounter. List and describe at least ten actions that you can take to reduce your exposure to pesticides.
What will be an ideal response?
Should include at least some of the following, but may include others.
? buy organic-should contain no pesticides
? wash and scrub all fresh fruits and vegetables to remove residues
? peel fruits and vegetables when possible to remove all traces of pesticides
? throw away the outer leaves of leafy vegetables to remove highest concentration of pesticides
? store food carefully to avoid mold or bacterial growth-these organisms can produce their own toxins
? cook foods that you suspect have pesticides to break down residues
? trim the fat from meat, chicken, and fish-fat contains the highest concentrations of pesticides
? reduce the amount of meat in your diet to reduce your pesticide intake
? don't pick and eat wild berries that may have been sprayed-it's better to be safe-wash them first
? grow your own fruits and vegetables-then you know exactly where the food came from!
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