I've been eating blueberries for years, thinking they were healthy. Last night I discovered they are covered in pesticides, that need to be washed off before eating them. Apparently, any kind of pre washing by the provider affects their shelf life.
Oh my fucking god, sometimes I whip up yogurt and blueberries for dinner, I put them on my shredded wheat for breakfast, I eat them as a snack! And all the while they have been poisoning my body!
I have one big package left sitting in my fridge. I could wash them before putting on my cereal now, but since I have no running water, that means walking out of the trailer, and over to the hose next to the garage.
That's also the hose I used to wash my pee bottle out a half hour ago. I swear to fucking god, life is tough sometimes. But I'm strong, full of pesticides, but strong.
There is only one recourse, the blueberries are going in the garbage and I will never eat one again.
- Neurological concerns: Pesticides on blueberries have been linked to cognitive and developmental issues in children, with potential ties to neurodegenerative disorders later in life.
- Hormonal disruption: Some chemicals interfere with the endocrine system, impacting metabolism, mood, and reproductive health.
- Reproductive effects: Exposure has been associated with reduced fertility, sperm abnormalities, and birth defects.
- Cancer risk: Certain pesticides are classified as probable carcinogens, connected to cancers such as breast, prostate, and brain cancer.
- Immune system stress: Long-term exposure may compromise immune defenses, increasing susceptibility to infections and chronic inflammation.