Chives, thyme, mint, fresh herbs would not be good for our health. A report by Générations Futures denounces the toxicity of aromatic herbs.
Ideal for seasoning a salad, tabbouleh or fish, aromatic herbs are very popular in summer. Chives, thyme, mint, coriander, bay leaf, rosemary, these condiments which bring a touch of freshness to our summer dishes would be dangerous for our health… Indeed, according to a report by Future generationsaromatic herbs are among the vegetables most contaminated by pesticides.
According to this report, 69.3% of aromatic herb samples analyzed contain pesticide residues. And among these samples, 21.5% of them exceed the legal thresholds set by the European Union. This is why the association recommends always buying fresh organic herbs to limit the ingestion of pesticides as much as possible.
The vegetables most contaminated by pesticides
According to this report, celeriac and celeriac are also among the vegetables most contaminated by pesticides. Then there are endives, lettuce, peppers and peppers. On the fruit side, the cherry is the one that is the most contaminated. Then come clementines and mandarins, grapes and grapefruit.
To remove as many pesticide residues as possible from your fruits and vegetables, it is important to wash them well before consuming them. Make a bath made up of 90% water and 10% white vinegar then soak your fruits and vegetables in this mixture for 20 to 30 minutes. Also think about peel fruits and vegetables as soon as possiblethis considerably reduces the level of pesticides (by around 50% according to a UFC-Que Choisir study).
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