We were rather perturbed to see a piece by Julie Revelant
on FoxNews.com this week called “10 Ways to
Rid Your Body of Toxic Chemicals.”
It is full of advice that runs the gamut from
questionable to just plain incorrect . Rather than a detailed discussion, here
are our responses to some of their claims:
Claim: Choose organic fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat
to reduce your exposure to nasty pesticides and hormones. Organic foods are
grown or produced with (sic) the aid of pesticides or antibiotics (she
obviously meant “without”, but hey! why worry about grammar when there’s all
that “science” to consider?).
ACSH response: The amount of pesticide residue found in
or on foods is minuscule, and has never been shown to harm anyone. Also, the
organic food industry uses pesticides—just different ones. One is called
rotenone, which is on the approved list for organic designation simply because
it is naturally occurring—an irrelevant fact. Rotenone is more toxic than most
synthetic pesticides. The World Health Organization calls it “moderately
hazardous” to humans, and it is extremely toxic to marine life.
Claim: Hit the gym. Toxic chemicals are actually stored
in the body, and one of the most effective ways to break down the fat cells and
flush the chemicals out is through regular exercise…..To Read More…..
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