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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 85
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 85
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The bad news...
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...dspice&dbid=39
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Raspberries and Oxalates
Raspberries are among a small number of foods that contain any measurable amount of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems. For this reason, individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating raspberries. Oxalates may also interfere with absorption of calcium from the body. For this reason, individuals trying to increase their calcium stores may want to avoid raspberries, or if taking calcium supplements, may want to eat raspberries 2-3 hours before or after taking their supplements.
Raspberries and Pesticide Residues
The liver’s ability to process other toxins, the cells’ ability to produce energy, and the nerves’ ability to send messages can all be compromised by pesticide exposure. According to the Envirionmental Working Group's 2003 report "Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce", raspberries are among the 12 foods on which pesticide residues have been most frequently found. Therefore, individuals wanting to avoid pesticide-associated health risks may want to avoid consumption of raspberries unless they are grown organically.
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http://www.foodnews.org/reportcard.php
Peaches and raspberries had the most pesticides detected on a single sample with nine pesticides on a single sample, followed by strawberries and apples, where eight pesticides were found on a single sample.
Peaches had the most pesticides overall with some combination of up to 45 pesticides found on the samples tested, followed by raspberries with 39 pesticides and apples and strawberries, both with 36.
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