Are Greens really good for us?

We are being taught and educated since we were children that vegetables are good for us.

"Eat your greens son, it's good for you", and/or "Don't complain, it'll make you grow stronger and healthier!"

Haven't we heard that a millions times from our parents? Every time our answer will be,"aww..mom/dad, do I really have to?", and we sulkily flush down the vegetables, hopefully we do not have to taste it on our tongues.

Now that we are all grown up, and the environment is evolving into a totally different era now, are we really sure that vegetables are good for us, and are we able to confidently tell our children that, and feed them vegetables bought from our local markets?

Pesticides have become a "Must" in all agriculture plantations, to control pests that are feeding on the produce. Although most countries have regulations to control the residue levels in the produce being imported, however these residue levels may be toxic to children, pregnant women and even pets.

What do we have to look out for when buying our vegetables and fruits to protect ourselves and our loved ones from pesticide poisoning - a slow but deadly form of poisoning?

One thing for sure, I know is that when we consume the vegetables and fruits, if the taste is not supposed to be bitter (e.g. bittergourd), it means that the pesticide residue is too high, thus causing the taste to change. Do not continue consuming it.

More to come in my next entry...

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