In my humble opinion, Chinese food is some of the worst you can find on the planet. As I mentioned, China produces more pesticides than any other country in the world, which means your food is more likely to be contaminated with them. It’s one of the most polluted regions in the world. 70% of the rivers are polluted, the air is toxic, and simply producing food there leaves behind a lot of toxic chemicals and byproducts like waste that end up in the environment.
Take this fact alone: the air in Beijing is so polluted that breathing it is as damaging to your lungs as smoking 40 cigarettes a day, according to a new 2015 study. From China? Avoid it.
How can you tell if your apple juice, garlic, or mushrooms are from China? It’s hard to say. That’s why I recommend buying local at your organic market and getting to know your farmer or supplier. Ask questions at your grocery store or natural food store, ask questions and do your research. Use your cell phone to do Google searches in the store!
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