Since childhood, we are taught that all fruits and vegetables are unconditionally useful. But no, there are those instances that not only do not bring benefits, but they can also do harm. These are the realities of adult life.
World practice shows that some fruits become more and more useless over the years. This is due to the fact that suppliers, trying to attract as many consumers as possible, reduce the amount of nutrients in the fruit. As a result, grapefruit without bitterness or perfectly regular shape shiny apples, for example. At best, the finished product turns out to be beautiful and tasty. At worst - the changed composition can seriously damage health.
The American organization Environmental Working Group has compiled a list of fruits that potentially dangerous substances from air and soil absorb into themselves, like a sponge. The top looks like this:
1. Peaches
These fruits absorb almost all the pesticides that come across them.
2. Apples
In the composition of apples, 47 different dangerous substances were found, among which there are even carcinogens.
3. Nectarines
Because they are relatives of a peach, it is not surprising to see them on the list.
4. Cherries and cherries
Because of the pesticides they contain, the fruits grow larger and sweeter, but there are almost no useful properties in them.
5. Grapes
Especially dangerous is the early grapes.
6. Pears
The most harmless fruit of useless fruit.
There are ratings and useless vegetables.
1. Courgette
This vegetable has long been considered the most useless. Despite the fact that it refers to weeds, it is actively grown in country gardens and vegetable gardens. A bright taste of the vegetable makes you forget that there are absolutely no useful substances in it.
2. Radish
The bitter fruit contains a small amount of ascorbic acid. And that's all.
3. Eggplant
The blue ones have an interesting taste, but there are almost no vitamins or minerals in their composition.
4. Corn
Its main and almost unique advantage is, after an unforgettable summer taste, of course, selenium.
5. Potatoes
Definitely useless it can not be called. But eating only potatoes is not recommended. The high caloric content of the root can negate all its useful properties.
6. Cucumber
About cucumbers are the most heated debate. They were considered useless because of the large water content. But how to find out, in their composition - not simple water. The liquid is slowly absorbed and very quickly removed, taking with itself harmful substances.
It is important to note that the lists are not created so that you stop buying all of the above fruits and vegetables. Just now, take a closer look at them. And remember that unpretentious and unpretentious fruits are often much tastier and more useful than those that look like painted. And vegetables with a bright taste and a small content of valuable substances can be replaced with more useful ones - spinach, broccoli, carrots, pumpkin and others.