How to stay away from organic pollution?

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This post was last edited by yinkuilin6868 on 2015-11-20 at 14:32. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, which came into effect in our country recently, has attracted widespread attention from readers. How can we avoid the harms of persistent organic pollutants in our daily lives? Experts emphasize the need to control the amount of fatty meat and dairy products consumed, to choose foods packaged in polyethylene, to avoid heating food in plastic containers, and to eat more foods rich in dietary fiber. Control the amount of fatty meat and dairy products consumed: Meat from chickens, ducks, pigs, and cows, as well as dairy products, can all be affected by persistent organic pollutants. Firstly, there are organic chlorine pesticides remaining in the feed, most of which are difficult to be excreted from the livestock. Secondly, crops contaminated with dioxins also end up in the livestock’s bodies through the feed. Due to the lipophilicity of persistent organic pollutants, they tend to accumulate in the fatty parts of livestock. Dairy products contain milk fat, and like fatty meat, it is best to limit their consumption. It is worth noting that animal livers are also the most prone sites for the accumulation of persistent organic pollutants. 　　Choose foods packaged in polyethylene and avoid heating food in plastic containers: The plastic films used for packaging foods on the market are of two types – chlorinated materials and polyethylene materials. When producing chlorinated plastic films, various additives are required, and when heated in a microwave oven, harmful substances may dissolve out. Therefore, if food is packaged in chlorinated plastic films, be careful not to heat it while it is still in its packaged state. 　　Consume more dietary fiber and prevent animal-based foods from dominating the dining table: Once dioxins enter the body, they generally accumulate in subcutaneous fat, abdominal fat, the liver, ovaries, and other areas. It takes at least seven and a half years to excrete 50% of the dioxins in the body! However, when dioxins come into contact with dietary fiber, they are excreted more quickly; therefore, consuming more dietary fiber is beneficial. Experts also advise to avoid consuming coastal fish and other seafood with high levels of persistent organic pollutants; if possible, it is best to use a water purifier to ensure that drinking water is clean and safe. (Excerpted from Shouju Energy Expo Website)