Avoid Persistent Organic Pollutants

POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants), found mostly in pesticides, have been linked with obesity. In a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers found more undesirable changes in fat cells in people exposed to more POPs. Reduce your exposure by eating organic produce, fish and meat.

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