We all eat a lot of fruits and vegetables every day! Some of this fresh produce contains something that has a large impact on humans and ecosystems: pesticides. Produce that contains pesticides may have impacts on the environment, on animals, and even humans who eat it. Why are pesticides used, what are their impacts, and how can we make healthy choices when it comes to buying produce? In this episode, I will be speaking with Dr. Changmou Xu, assistant professor of food processing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Xu studies pesticides, their impacts, and how to limit exposure to these harsh chemicals.
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