M8.3 Pesticides

I had Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo for dinner.

The ingredients include: Pasta, Alfredo Sauce, Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

Broccoli contains 33 pesticide residues

Human Health Effects:

3	—	Known or Probable Carcinogens
16	—	Suspected Hormone Disruptors
6	—	Neurotoxins
6	—	Developmental or Reproductive Toxins

Environmental Effects:

9

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Honeybee Toxins

Mushroom contains 11 pesticide residues

Human Health Effects:

4	—	Known or Probable Carcinogens
5	—	Suspected Hormone Disruptors
3	—	Neurotoxins
4	—	Developmental or Reproductive Toxins

Environmental Effects:

5

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Honeybee Toxins

Tomatoes contain 35 pesticide residues

Human Health Effects:

3	—	Known or Probable Carcinogens4
12	—	Suspected Hormone Disruptors
6	—	Neurotoxins
3	—	Developmental or Reproductive Toxins

Environmental Effects:

10

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Honeybee Toxins

The few "healthy"ingredients that was added to my food seems to be more harmful than the pasta and Alfredo sauce. I was aware that there were pesticides in or on my fruits and vegetables but I never really thought about the amount and how it can affect my body. Its is really scary to know that I am exposing myself to hormone disruptors and that my children are being exposed to developmental or reproductive toxins. There should be non toxic ways for controlling insects. Toxic pesticides should be banned. Many people do not know that they are putting these toxins in their bodies especially when they are trying to eat healthy. It is unfortunate that we have to spend more money on organic fruits and vegetables in order to avoid the toxins.