3 types of vegetables are as nutritious as "ginseng" but have a high risk of chemical residues.

Especially the following 3 types of vegetables, due to their natural characteristics or growing environment, they often become "dangerous areas" for pesticide residues. No matter how much you want to eat them, you should limit your consumption of these vegetables.

Celery

Although it is a vegetable that is often found in healthy meals, celery is at high risk of pesticide residues. Because of its unique smell, celery tends to attract insects and various diseases. Therefore, chemicals must be sprayed frequently. The coarse stems, many leaves, and complicated branches cause chemicals to stick tightly. Many people only wash the surface, so they cannot completely flush out the toxins. If they accumulate for a long time, they can damage the liver and nervous system.

Yardlong beans

Yardlong beans are crispy and delicious. They are a familiar menu in many households. However, yardlong beans are often destroyed by insects during their growth. Therefore, a large amount of pesticides must be used. In addition, the fine hairs on the bean skin make the chemicals stick and are difficult to wash off. Importantly, if the yardlong beans are not cooked thoroughly, the toxins from the pesticides will not be destroyed by heat. And the natural toxins in the beans, such as saponins and lectins, can cause poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Kale

A common green leafy vegetable, it grows quickly and is harvested frequently. Sometimes, before the pesticides are completely broken down, the vegetables are picked and sent to the market, resulting in high residues. Kal e leaves are large and densely layered, making it easy for pesticides to hide in the leaf crevices. When buying kale, choose ones with natural colors and slight insect bite marks. Avoid shiny, dark leaves with no insect bite marks, as they may have been sprayed with too much pesticide.

 

Reference : Sanook.com

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