Deadly Vegetables in winter : Green leafy vegetables are very beneficial for health. From elders in the house to teachers and doctors, everyone advises to eat green vegetables. It is also true that leafy vegetables are very beneficial for health, but the pesticides that are sprayed on them to protect them from insects make them deadly.
Something similar was seen in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, where a 14 year old girl died after eating cabbage. The girl studying in 8th class went to her farm on 18th December and plucked some leaves of cabbage growing in the farm and ate it. After coming home, she became unconscious, seeing her condition worsening, she was taken to the hospital, where after treatment for 7 days, the girl lost her life. According to media reports, the girl died due to pesticide. In such a situation, the question arises whether other vegetables can also be fatal in winter like cabbage. Let us know…
How dangerous are pesticides?
Health experts say that pesticides are used to protect vegetables and other crops, their most common side effect is on digestion. Due to this, problems like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea can occur. Contact with products found in pesticides can also cause skin and eye irritation, allergies, red rashes and itching.
Prolonged exposure to pesticides can also increase the risk of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. In a recent report, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a Dirty Dozen list. In this, those fruits and vegetables have been mentioned which can become more dangerous if they come in contact with pesticides.
Which vegetables contain more pesticides?
1. Spinach
Organophosphates are found in the pesticides used on spinach. It is said that eating spinach with pesticide residues can be dangerous. This can cause many dangers to the nervous system.
2. Tomato
Pesticides are usually used to protect tomatoes from pests and diseases. In such a situation, consumption of pesticide-absorbed tomatoes can pose serious challenges to health. Because of this there is also a risk of cancer.
3. Kale
High levels of pesticide residues are also found in the leafy green kale. Many studies have found that continuous exposure to these chemicals can cause serious damage to digestion. In the long run this can badly affect health.
4. Collard Greens
The same pesticides are used on collard greens as are used on spinach. Like other leafy vegetables, collard greens can also pose a risk when consumed regularly due to pesticide residues. This can cause serious harm to health.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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