Fresh fruits are nutritious, but artificial ripening poses health hazards
Fruits should be thoroughly washed with fresh/salt water to remove pesticides and other chemicals
Consuming seasonal fruits is one of the best ways to stay healthy when braving scorching summer days. Doctors and dieticians say that fruits provided necessary nutrients while keeping diseases away. But, there is concern over carcinogenic (cancer-causing) agents being used to ripen the fruits quickly for higher volume of sales.
Publication Date:
05/05/2012