Analysis of a single sample revealed residue from no less than 22 different pesticides, and a third of the samples tested contained 10 or more toxic products.
The European Union classifies BHA as an endocrine disruptor because it can have harmful effects on the hormonal system,
They have to be soaked and rinsed at least three times, steam-cooked for at least 10 minutes, rinsed again, then roasted.
Legumes are an excellent source of vegetable proteins and minerals, but it’s vital to soak them and make sure you cook them long enough!
They literally leave a bad taste in your mouth: pine nuts can cause dysgeusia, or a metallic taste in your mouth.
You’ve probably heard a lot about nitrites in deli meats recently, as they’ve been linked to cancer.
That beet spaghetti you made with your spiralizer might be pretty, but it could also be dangerous.
Not everyone can afford to go organic, but when it comes to potatoes, it’s probably your best bet.
More than 95 per cent of celery tested by the Environmental Working Group contained high levels of dangerous pesticides.
They contain anthraquinones, which can cause severe reactions such as vomiting, cramps, convulsions, and in rare cases, coma and death.