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Eating Healthy Is Good Self Defense

I recently read an executive summary, from the Environmental Working Group, also known as EWG, which listed the top vegtables and fruits that were found to contain a lot of pesticides in them.  

Modern farming relies on many pesticides in order to improve crop yields and protect the land from many harmful insects or diseases.  Unfortunately, the average consumer doesn't relize that many of the pesticides remain on the products, despite washing.

While the tests typcially reveal trace amounts that are considered harmless, the concern is the long term impact of eating food with these chemical residues and how they can damage our bodies.

EWG listed the top vegtables to avoid, or try to buy organic, and they also listed the products that typical have no or very little pesticide residue on them.  I have copied the graph and posted it below.

 

At Samurai Karate Studio, I include Diabetes awareness and healthy eating as part of our Black Belt training.  For some people this might seem strange, however, I believe we have to defend ourselves from disease, just as much as we do from a bully or an attacker.

The reality is, most of us face a greater danger from disease, than assault.

If you would like more information on the good work this group is doing, you can visit them at EWG.

 

Sensei Chris Feldt

Samurai Karate Studio

Columbia, SC 29229

803-462-9425

samuraikaratestudio@gmail.com

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