A few days ago, I had a conversation with @shopnilhasan, @burlarj, and some of my other Neoxian City friends about the impact of technology on food. It is true that technology has helped humanity grow beyond its initial reach. The importance of technology in our lives is undeniable and not far-fetched, particularly in the agricultural sector. Tasks that used to require a lot of manpower can now be completed with technological tools. Thanks to technology, we have equipment like tractors, bulldozers, tree harvesters that make agricultural work faster and much easier. Things could have been better if we had stuck to this equipment, but we took it too far with the use of chemicals. To make crops grow well and to prevent pests and insects, scientists devolved chemicals to aid crop production. While these chemicals have been beneficial to some extent, what’s the real cost? It seems we are sacrificing something much bigger- our lives, for sustainable crop growth.
Growing up, one of the most common foods prepared in my home (and also in other Nigerian homes was rice- white rice. It doesn’t need any special ingredient- just salt and you’re good to go. White rice was the only food I knew how to prepare when I was young because of how easy it was. Back then, if you cooked rice and left it overnight, it would still be good to eat the next morning. All you need to do is microwave it and you’re good to go. However, today, it is an entirely different case. If you prepare rice today, before evening, it would have started to ferment. I thought I was the only one who noticed this, until Burlarj mentioned it a few days ago.
We continue to consume these foods without realizing their potential side effects on our bodies. This issue isn't limited to rice; other crops are also affected. Think about it: what could be causing these foods to spoil quickly if not for the chemicals?
Sadly, market sellers have started applying chemicals to vegetables and fruits. I’m pretty sure you have noticed how vegetables have started to get withered in no time at all. These market people even go as far as using chemicals to fasten the ripening process of fruits. Chemicals such as CABAD are used for this purpose. Here’s what I found on the internet while researching on the effects of using CABAD to fasten the ripening process of fruits and vegetables. According to a doctor, “The chemical is very dangerous and its consumption is deadly because it contains traces of arsenic and phosphorus, both of which have dangerous effects on the human body and could lead to organophosphate poisoning.” Although I have no idea what arsenic, phosphorus and organophosphate poisoning are, I’m certain they cause harm to our bodies and should be avoided.
The causes of cancer and many other diseases remain a mystery, but it probably has something to do with the things we consume. The food we eat, the water we drink and the products we use, contain harmful chemicals that cause damage to our health. The most dangerous part is that we find these chemicals in almost everything we consume- from fruits, to water, vegetables and products. In my opinion, applying technology to the things we consume is not a fair price to pay for sustainable feeding. If we keep going down this lane, it is only a matter of time before these things start causing worse incurable diseases.
The issue of chemicals in our food is not something that can be solved immediately. Humanity has gone far down this path. I believe this issue should be tackled from the grassroots level, starting with market sellers and local farmers, and then also addressing industries.
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We are consuming slow poison every day now, I won't be surprised if the human life span is cut to 70 years because of this poison they keep feeding us, this is where the government ought to come in but they are busy going after uneccesarily things.
Exactly, sir. "Slow poison" is the right term to use now. As for the government? They are not ready to help.
The truth is that we are in a country where things we eat isn't necessarily our worries rather been busy chasing shadows where they don't exist. May God help us
That's the bitter truth.
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That's right, as you said, for now almost all people in the world eat food and vegetables that are full of chemicals that without us realizing it, our bodies will slowly feel weaker, very different from people who were born before technology developed.
These chemicals weaken our body system. It is only a matter of time before they start causing more harmful damages.
Muchas gracias por su post. Tenemos que volver a lo natural. Apoyar a nuestros cuerpos y dejar de destruirlos.
It’s really sad and scary. Technology and science should be making life better for us and not the other way around. But unfortunately, we are more concerned about our profits than the health of our people.
I just pray that things can get better. I hope we start thinking of not just ourselves but others too.
Thanks for sharing, love. ❤️
It is really scary, friendy. I just hope that people prioritize health over profits.
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I hope so too.
It’s my pleasure stopping by, Evol. 🤭
Yes last few days ago we talked about it, that we are really taking poisonous food. Currently, farmers are using harmful pesticides to increase yields and protect against insect attacks. Moreover, formalin is being used to keep agricultural products fresh for longer, which is harmful to the human body. This kind of technology will never bring any good to the human body. Technology is needed in agriculture, but it must be healthy. You have presented the post very nicely and neatly.
Gone are those days when farmers relied on natural fertilizers to grow their crops. Those days are far gone now.
It's obvious we are paying indirectly for the ease of what technology do for us and the price is a huge one affecting our health. This is one aspect our government should look closely into otherwise in some years to come, more sickness more deadly than cancer will surface
Don't mind the government. Instead of focusing on the necessary things, they are busy exploiting.
Most times I get scared of buying carrot in my area because I notice the chemical used for the washing and the taste it's not so good as it used to be, what I do I just wait till I get to see someone coming from Plateau state then I just steam and freeze for subsequent use.
Most of the chemicals used by the farmers are the cause of all these. I just hope we value our health more than the money
These market sellers use chemicals to ripen fruits and vegetables. How bad will it get in the next 3 years?
That issue of rice can be so annoying. Why would I cook rice at night only to wake up and see that is no longer edible. The solution is to per boil it then add new water to cook till it's soft enough. But it was jot like that earlier.
The advent of technology has been a big blessing but bad effect is inevitable if all a manufacturer or producer cares about is quick process and money.
There was a time I boiled rice at night, and by the next morning, it has started to spoil. I almost ran mad! Food these days come with insane rules. Don't leave spoons inside, once you warm it, don't take from it again, and all that rubbish! It's just getting too much. And if you don't follow these, the food you've spent good money on would just waste like that!