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“ The professor behind the findings said the fact that some fruits contain traces of pesticides may explain why some of them heighten, but others cut, the risk
by moi2388 2y ago
“ The professor behind the findings said the fact that some fruits contain traces of pesticides may explain why some of them heighten, but others cut, the risk of type 1 diabetes.”
That makes more sense.
- reducesuffering 2y agoDoes it? The pesticide findings I've seen indicate berries like strawberries and blueberries have some of the highest levels of pesticides in produce.[0] Though a comparison against staple grains like wheat and soybeans wasn't analysed, corn had low pesticides. If it was purely an amount of pesticide issue, the study would've highlighted low pesticide options like avocado, asparagus, or melons. [0] https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
- carlmr 2y ago>If it was purely an amount of pesticide issue It could be amount x type of pesticide used. Maybe it's a single pesticide that is used mostly on Bananas but not berries, that is at fault here.
- k__ 2y agoPesticides prevent diabetes?
- Djdjur7373bb 2y agoI'd expect bananas to have lower than average amounts of pesticides though. The edible part is enclosed in a thick skin that is discarded. And all the small-time banana growers I know, who use pesticides on other crops, just let their bananas grow naturally.
- iszomer 2y agoOr alternatively wrap their banana stalks with canvas material or grown in an enclosed area covered in tarp.