Infographic: What's Really in your Produce?

October 10, 2011

"Eat your fruits and veggies", is smart advice to promote optimal health. What you may not realize, is that the quality of the produce strongly affects just how beneficial your favorite produce will be.

Take berries for example, they are loaded with antioxidants, but if they are sprayed with pesticides then they become toxic for your liver and immune system.

Check out this infographic from Mind Body Green. It shows just how many toxic chemicals are in your veggies, the dangers of pesticides, and the staggering amount used on crops each year.

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