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Organic or not?

When should we eat organic, and when is there not a need?
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Why Should You Care About Pesticides?

The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood.Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides.

What’s the Difference?

EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day. Those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily. The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.

Will Washing and Peeling Help?

Nearly all the studies used to create these lists assume that people rinse or peel fresh produce. Rinsing reduces but does not eliminate pesticides. Peeling helps, but valuable nutrients often go down the drain with the skin. The best approach: eat a varied diet, rinse all produce and buy organic when possible.

How Was This Guide Developed?

EWG analysts have developed the Guide based on data from nearly 87,000 tests for pesticide residues in produce conducted between 2000 and 2007 and collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Bounce Around @ Changi

Changi Airport has always been a favourite hangout for families, and now there are more things to do.
Just for the June holidays, a new giant inflatable playground or kids has opened at Terminal 3.
Called Let's Play@Changi, children can have a memorable experience there, bouncing around and snapping shots with inflatable model airplanes, slides and even a minature replica of the Changi control tower.
Those younger can opt for a smaller playground at the side.
Why not have a go if you're there for a meal or a stroll?
Useful information:
Visitors are only required to produce their Changi Rewards card or a reciept of any amount spent at the airport to gain assess to Let's Play@Changi.
It is located at Terminal 3, Departure Hall, near Check-in Row 11.
Opened daily from May 28 till June 26 2011, from 12pm to 10pm.
For more information, visit www.changiairport.com/shopping-and-dining/shopping/singkids-playsystem.

Changi airport

Changi Airport recently launched its new SingKids Playsystem at Terminal 3, which features movable rides catered to kids between 1 to 12 years of age.
Designed and manufactured in Japan, rides to look out for include the Spinning Palm Tree, Waterfall Tunnel, Sky Rider and Air Ball Pool.
This unique playground offers a bright and colourful setting, and provides a fun, yet safe time for kids.
Each ticket admits one child aged 1-12 years old and one adult above 18. Kids below the age of one enter for free.
Admission charges:
Offpeak period (Mon-Thurs): $18 for 2 hours, subsequent hour of play are chargeable at $6. Singkids member pays $14 (unlimited play time).
Peak period (Friday to Sunday, Eve of Public Holiday, Public Holiday, Gazetted School Holidays, PSLE Marking Days): $18 for an hour, subsequent hour of play are chargeable at $10. Singkids member pays $14 (one hour play time, subsequent hour of play are chargeable at $8).
Useful information:
The SingKids PlaySystem is located at Terminal 3, Basement 2.
Opening hours are from 11am to 11pm.
For more information, call 68328002, or visit www.changiairport.com/shopping-and-dining/shopping/singkids-playsystem