If you've been watching the news lately, then you're aware of the number of articles and stories that came out touting the importance of fruits and vegetables to help slow the aging process and reduce health risks.
Very you are also probably aware that fresh produce has been the culprit in several food borne diseases. Began with spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce now believed to have affected the industry had some health challenges over the past few months and many people are wondering why there has been this dramatic increase of outbreaks related to food borne illness.
What factors led to this increase
Several factors are at play here. In the first place, there was an increase in consumption of fresh produce over the past few years creating the need for more products and production facilities. As the general public has changed his eating habits to incorporate more fresh produce for its health benefits, the increase in meet this demand has exposed some potential supply problems.
Fresh products, the second presents a special challenge of food security because it is intended to be consumed raw. Unlike meat, which can get rid of the bacteria through adequate cooking, raw product has no "kill" to protect the consumer.
Thirdly, we have an ageing population which is more susceptible to disease because their immune systems are depressed. Sad but true. Our heavy use of drugs, antibiotics, food processing and carbonated beverages all took a toll on our body's ability to defend themselves.
Fourth, there is a confusing patchwork of federal and State regulations. Meat products and journal are regulated by the Department of agriculture, but the safety of fruits and vegetables are the responsibility of the food and drug administration and the Member States. Unfortunately, they only have jurisdiction over the processing plants. Food security at the farm level is self-regulating. And, if the fresh produce comes directly from the farm there is no guideline for tests. With more than 12000 production facilities and only about 3400 inspections planned by the FDA, you can begin to see the potential holes in the system to allow food borne diseases affect the consumer.
Thanks for the excuse to go back to eating greasy burgers and fries!
No, that is not the solution because you could so easily get it lettuce and tomato on his hamburger. In 1970, Americans spent roughly $ 6 billion in fast foods and until the year 2000, which had grown to over $ 110 billion. As well as our spending has grown so have our waistlines and all matters arising from health as diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity. Disease related to obesity now exceed those of cigarette smoke. Then please do not stop eating your vegetables? Just a few stepsprecautionary as:
1. always wash your vegetables and fruits. Don't assume that they come to you clean.
2. don't forget the vegetables that are frozen as peas, cut green beans and broccoli. They are a good choice, too.
If something doesn't like on the first bite then don't eat the rest of IT. If you're at home, then toss it out. If you're in a restaurant, then ask the server to replace him.
4. adopting measures to boost your immune system naturally. Supplement your diet with vitamin c and e, beta-carotene, and certain minerals and amino acids that will help boost your immune system.
5. Be proactive in your health. Many people today is the Government's work, manufacturer, producer, etc. to watch over us and take care of us. President Reagan said this about the Russia and applies to our food supply, "trust but verify"
You haven't stopped driving his car just because someone had an accident. So, don't let the threat of e. coli and other food borne diseases prevent him enjoying one of the primary ways that you can improve your health and slow the aging process that is eating their fruits and vegetables.
You can still learn more on www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foodborne_illness and www.familydoctor.org
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