Do You know What's The Most Contaminated Foods.

Here are several pieces of information concerning the MOST contaminated foods. Right now, due to some having financial difficulties, it is almost impossible to buy all organic. So I wanted to list the Most contaminated, so that people can focus on the worst of the worst.

I found this interesting as most of us, including me was trying to stay healthy, and most of the things on this list is what is considered part of a healthy diet. Most of these things are either in a fruit salad, or regular salad. Imagine we think that we are doing right by our bodies, and then getting more pesticides than people that go to McDonald's.

The 10 Most Contaminated Foods

Corn- Did you know that 50% of the pesticides we have in the United States are used on our corn fields? You might not be munching down on an ear of corn, or some popcorn at the movies, but corn is a staple in our diets and it can be found in much of what we eat.

Strawberries- This sweet fruit is considered to be one of the most contaminated fruit or vegetable on the market. In a study conducted by a Washington based Environmental Working Group, seventy percent of strawberries tested were contaminated with at least one pesticide. Thirty-six percent contained two or more.

Bananas- The pesticides that are used on bananas have been known to cause birth defects and also since bananas are a fruit that we give to children from the time they are very young, it is important to purchase organic
bananas.

Peaches- Peaches have been known to have numerous violations of the pesticide regulations that we have. The FDA has been known to frequently overlook and miss violations to peach crops in our country, including one crop that was contaminated at eighty times the allowed level.

Rice- Along with corn, rice is also a large staple in our diets. Not only do we have a wide variety of rice that we eat with our meals but rice is also used as a base in many breads, cereals, and snacks. With an increase in milk intolerance, rice milk has become more popular as well. A lot of baby foods, formulas and cereals all include rice as a basis.


Oats and Grains- A fact that you may or may not know is that at one point, it was discovered that one year's worth of Cheerio's products were found to be contaminated with illegal levels of pesticides. The company decided to let the contaminated product stay on the shelves however they didn't release any of the products they had in their possession.

Milk- Cows are more often than not injected with a growth hormone to increase their milk production. A huge portion of these animals later develop an infection of the udder that is treated by a high level of antibiotic and this could potentially be passed into the milk they excrete. This milk then ends up on our grocery shelves, and not only do we drink it, but it is also used to feed our infants and toddlers.

Green Beans- More than 60 pesticides are on the market to use during the growth of green beans. In an Environmental Working Group test, 3 separate pesticides were found in a sample of green bean baby food.

Apples- This is a fruit that is so widely distributed. In the fall we eat them, we bake pies with them, we make sauces out of them and we even drink the cider. I bet you weren't aware though, that apples contain 65% of the pesticides that are used on strawberries (Remember, strawberries are the most contaminated fruit on the market).

Baby Food- Last but certainly not least is the little jars of food that we buy to feed our growing babies. EWG conducted a test on baby food produced by some of the major baby food corporations, and 16 separate pesticides were found. If we don't want to make the change to organic for ourselves, we should want to do it for our next generation.

www.associatedcontent.com...

Here is a site that has more on the list, which includes the "Dirty Dozen" and the "Clean 15"
www.foodnews.org...

And here is a video that also states some of the above, and has a catchy song to help you remember whats the worst, when you go shopping.
The 13 Most Toxic Foods!


This is a very serious situation, especially for those that may be ill and cannot figure out why its harder for them to get better, or even those who may want to lose weight, and have some difficulty.

Also if you have children in your life, this is a great thing to know. It is very easy for people to boil some veggies, or use a food processor for your kids nutritional requirements.

Peace, NRE.

reply to post by NoRegretsEver


Very good article. Thank you for sharing.

Your avatar is disturbing but most significant.

I thought they banned the hormones in milk cows a long time ago. Are you sure this isnt a bit biased? Dont get me wrong cause i dont really know. Just asking

reply to post by NoRegretsEver

I once read that SA tomato juice has concentrated dead insects and pesticides.
Not sure if it's true, but tomatoes are very messed-with fruits, and as deadly nightshades, they also contain a natural toxin.
Yet, tomatoes are widely seen as a health food, with much advertised value in a mediterranean diet.

reply to post by damwel


Here is some information concerning Milk.



Milk: America’s Health Problem

Milk: America’s Health Problem

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Why is American Milk Banned in Europe?

* American dairy milk is genetically-modified unless it’s labeled “NO rBGH”
* Genetically-engineered bovine growth hormone (rBGH) in milk increases cancer risks.

American dairy farmers inject rBGH to dairy cows to increase milk production.

European nations and Canada have banned rBGH to protect citizens from IGF-1 hazards.

Monsanto Co., the manufacturer of rBGH, has influenced U. S. product safety laws permitting the sale of unlabeled rBGH milk. (Monsanto would lose billions of dollars if rBGH were banned in America.)

Q. Is there any milk not contaminated with rBGH and IGF-1?
A. Yes. Milk that is clearly labeled “NO rBGH” is free of rBGH and does not contain excess levels of IGF-1.

Q. What about cheeses?
A. American-made cheeses are contaminated with rBGH and excess levels of IGF-1 unless they’re labeled “NO rBGH”. Imported European cheeses are safe since Europe has banned rBGH.

www.preventcancer.com...

The above site also has further links, and information about the hormone's used.

Peace, NRE.

I also wanted to state that I know its easy for someone to tell you the downfall of certain things, so I will also provide some information about growing some of your own veggies and fruits. Even in an apartment, basement or even a closet.

Its not about fear-mongering, but about information. So. I have presented the problem and fully intend to suggest some solutions, all gardening advice is appreciated.

Thank you.

Here is some info on growing lettuce and tomatoes indoors.

It doesn't have to be expensive, if you don't want to buy containers, you can recycle, your ice cream or margarine tubs. Punch a couple of holes in the bottom and use the lid as an overflow tray and you are set. You will need to get the seeds you have selected started.
Lettuce will do well indoors. One head per large ice cream container. If you understand how plants propogate then you have begun to gain the knowledge

www.suite101.com...

Five Incredible Edible Plants to Grow Indoors
Banana's, Pineapple Guava, Tomatoes, herbs, Dwarf Citrus Fruit.
gomestic.com...

BTW, I grown my tomatoes from the window, with a cut upside down 3 liter bottle, (cost no more than a dollar, throw out the soda . Its the same as those $20.00 upside down things, and you can move it from outdoor to indoor anytime you want.

Peace, NRE.

reply to post by NoRegretsEver

Anything with alcohol is heavily contaminated.
Wine, for example, contains rocket fuel.

But then we're only supposed to have two glasses at most ... yeah right.

Explanation: S&F!

Personal Disclosure: I was recently researching some no-longer available early 20thC products and I came across this bottle of nastyness...

Radithor [wiki]

Radithor was a well known patent medicine/snake oil that is possibly the best known example of radioactive quackery. It consisted of triple distilled water containing at a minimum 1 microcurie (37 kBq) each of the radium 226 and 228 isotopes.

P.S. The Radithor Fail directly leads to the FDA fail that continues to this day!

This is also very important for people who have children. This is the worst for them, and washing fruits and veggies that are on the list are not always clean enough.

Here is a study done by the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, on the possiblelink between pesticides and ADD/ADHD and Pesticides. Published May 2010.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Urinary Metabolites of Organophosphate Pesticides

Objective The goal was to examine the association between urinary concentrations of dialkyl phosphate metabolites of organophosphates and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children 8 to 15 years of age.

Results One hundred nineteen children met the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Children with higher urinary dialkyl phosphate concentrations, especially dimethyl alkylphosphate (DMAP) concentrations, were more likely to be diagnosed as having ADHD. A 10-fold increase in DMAP concentration was associated with an odds ratio of 1.55 (95% confidence interval: 1.14–2.10), with adjustment for gender, age, race/ethnicity, poverty/income ratio, fasting duration, and urinary creatinine concentration. For the most-commonly detected DMAP metabolite, dimethyl thiophosphate, children with levels higher than the median of detectable concentrations had twice the odds of ADHD (adjusted odds ratio: 1.93 [95% confidence interval: 1.23–3.02]), compared with children with undetectable levels.

pediatrics.aappublications.org...

Organophosphate Pesticides-
What are organophosphates?

There are almost 900 different bug killers (pesticides) that can be used in the United States. A small number (37) belong to a class of insect killers (insecticides) known as organophosphates. The chemicals in this class kill insects by disrupting their brains and nervous systems. Unfortunately, these chemicals also can harm the brains and nervous systems of animals and humans. These chemicals stop a key enzyme in the nervous system called cholinesterase from working, and this can make people ill.

www.idph.state.il.us...

The above findings are still being studied. Though applicable in the case of pesticides in our food, this still needs to be avoided, if at all possible.

Peace, NRE.

Yeah let's rinse, scrub and wash off that pesticide and dung under the flouride tap.

It's a feeling of helplessness that whatever you do to be healthy, it still isn't enough, or it causes another problem.

reply to post by halfoldman


I don't think that this is a hopeless cause. I think that as long as you know what to avoid that it will make a difference. I would want to know what to avoid, then not know at all.

Peace, NRE.

reply to post by damwel


It wasn't banned...just milk containers have to have a label of the growth hormone.

reply to post by NoRegretsEver

I know what you mean.
We've reached a stage where Western food is so sanitized that I've read of people going to Africa and poor nations to become infested with parasitic worms.
Some claim to have completely cured their ashtma and allergies in that way, because our immune system evolved with those parasites, and their lack causes the body to attack itself.
It's scientifically verified - the less intestinal parasites, the more allergies a nation has.

damn, i am starving and all i have in my frige are the items listed. you know what, screw it all, theres no avoiding it. if it doesn't cause cancer it'll do something else that is bad. that is why i smoke, drink, drive fast and play with guns. i don't wear seat belts either.

When you look at the over all picture of what wellness is supposed to be, you have to ask then, why would the foods that are supposed to be the healthiest have the most contaminates?

Peace, NRE.

reply to post by NoRegretsEver


Yes thats the biggie question. Most of us would like to think we are eating healthily.

As the government likes to tell us so often what is and is not good for us, they should also be making sure it stays the healthy option. If we have done our best, then they cannot blame us for the rise in ill health as they should be doing their part.

It does make me angry that the "healthy" stuff keeps getting more expensive, that the producers are getting squeezed and loosing their liveliood and the government is allowing/encouraging all the rubbish that goes into our food.

Thanks for this.

Best to only buy organic.

Hate to sound disappointed, but I was expecting cockroach legs and rat poo in my peanut butter.

Then you go and remind me that not being able to afford organic produce is going to make certain that my children and I will die of cancer or liver failure. What a downer.

S&F.

Nice find. I unfortunately do enjoy most of those foods that were listed. It's a shame really, but at the same time, it's somewhat unsurprising in these tough times. Shortcuts must be made to fulfill a tolerance in business.