Food: Fuel or Poison?
From pesticide residues to “forever chemicals” in non‑stick pans, modern diets hide threats alongside nutrients. The good news: choosing organic produce, minimizing ultra‑processed fare, and selecting safer cookware drastically lowers toxic load and extends life expectancy. Let’s decode the plate together.
FOOD: FUEL OR POISON?
Organic vs. Conventional
Ultra‑Processed Foods (UPFs)
Ultra‑Processed Foods (UPFs)
Switching kids to an organic diet cut urinary pesticide markers by 60–90 % within six days. (ehp.niehs.nih.gov)
Ultra‑Processed Foods (UPFs)
Ultra‑Processed Foods (UPFs)
Ultra‑Processed Foods (UPFs)
Every 10 % caloric increase from UPFs raises all‑cause mortality 3 %; highest consumers face 15‑17 % higher death risk. (ajpmonline.org)
PFAS / Non‑stick Cookware
PFAS linked to thyroid dysfunction, infertility, immune issues; persists in non‑stick pans. (epa.gov)
Aluminum & Neurotoxicity
Acidic foods can leach Al; chronic exposure tied to neuro‑ and cardiotoxicity. (sciencedirect.com)