Behind a sweet taste, an appetizing appearance and an association with romance, the cultivation of industrial strawberries has aspects more akin to a horror story than you might imagine.
Beware of strawberries that are not certified organic ...
Did you know that in many countries workers in strawberry fields wear isolation suits with masks, gloves and respiratory filters? Don't you wonder why?
Pesticides in agricultural production seek to reduce the loss of crops, as well as the chemical preparation of the land to ensure maximum profitability of the crops. In the case of strawberries, the circumstances that surround it are very worrying.
The toxicity of pesticides such as methyl bromide, which is one of the most widely used in the field to eliminate pests (although agreements have been made worldwide to reduce its use), even in developing countries, is widespread. Its effects of direct contact with the skin continuously causes cancer of the skin, lungs and prostate, hence the workers in the field had to use the typical costumes of a horror movie type global pandemic, as if it were the Ebola virus.
Nutritional table
| nourisher | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Calories | 32 Kcal |
| Proteins | 0.7 g |
| Fats | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fats | 0.0 g |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Football | 16 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 13 mg |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg |
| Potassium | 151 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C: | 58.8 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.0 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 31 g |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 g |
But beyond the concern for workers, the continuous exposure of consumers to small amounts of these chemicals causes in people irritations to the skin and mucous membranes, hormonal alterations, carcinogenic effects, and immunity problems.
Another important point of view is the way in which the fields are conditioned for the sowing of strawberries, in which entire forests are cut down, leaving the upper layer of the earth exposed to rain and erosion in a very dangerous way, and together With the chemicals used to prepare the soil, they degrade them and pollute the surrounding groundwater.
But all is not lost, do not deprive yourself of the freshness and flavor of the strawberry, or a romantic evening with some strawberries with cream or champagne with your partner. Organic producers use pesticides and natural fertilizers that do not degrade the soil or are transferred by consumption to your body, and on the contrary, organic strawberries are much more nutritious because they retain all their natural flavor and the benefits of one of the vegetables with higher concentration of Antioxidants, that instead of causing cancer they fight it.
Look for the organic certification in the containers, support the environmentally conscious producer and help the prices of these fall by increasing their consumption, while taking care of your health. read the labels and look for the stamps on the back of the containers.
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Last modified: 2024-08-19T08:48:44+10:00
