DAVID ADAMS wrote: > I am wondering if any of the deep thinkers have looked very closely at what residues are in the fruit and vegatables we are eating. * The benefits of eating more vegetables and fruits strongly outweigh any potential risks from pesticides. * When it comes to cancer risk, there is no convincing evidence showing a difference between organic and conventionally grown foods. Market studies show pesticide residues on conventionally grown foods are almost always within safety tolerance limits. If you are concerned about pesticide residues and can afford to spend more, organic produce may be a choice for you as long as the higher cost will not lead you to cut back on eating fruits and vegetables. However, for better health eat generous servings of a large variety of veggies and fruits -- whether organic or not. Copyright © 2008 American Institute for Cancer Research 1759 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 1-800-843-8114 (202-328-7744 in D.C.) http://www.aicr.org/ ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************
