How to Avoid Pesticides in Your Children's Diet

Avoiding pesticides is especially important for preschool-aged children. There are two reasons that children are at greater risk of getting sick. Children eat more food relative to their body mass, and they eat more foods higher in pesticides such as vegetables, fresh fruits and juices.
Here are some suggestions for avoiding pesticides in your diet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Build a good relationship with your grocery store manager to ask about pesticides.

   Have a discussion with your grocery store manager about your concern of exposure to pesticides. Ask questions like what grocery store does to ensure pesticides are within approval limits. Ask where the store gets its foods from.

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   Consume less milk and meat groups.

   Do not overeat foods that are more likely to have pesticides in greater concentration such as meat, eggs, cheese and milk. Buy organic types of these foods.

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   Buying organic fruit and vegetables is the best.

   Buy organic vegetables and fruits. Organic food is grown without the help of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Buy local food only during its season.

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   Sometimes it helps to peel off the skin or remove outer layer of leaves to reduce pesticides. People don't want to get rid of the peel because most nutrients are in peel. Biodegradable and natural cleansers are available to clean the outer surface.

[kimberleee]

on 10/5/2009 Again, Great article!!

[SarahElizabeth]

on 10/5/2009 Excellent... pesticides are often not recognized for the real problem that they are. 5*

[goldiec]

on 10/3/2009 Thanks for the tips on How to Avoid Pesticides in your Children's Diet. 5*