Take this fact alone: the air in Beijing is so polluted that breathing it is as damaging to your lungs as smoking 40 cigarettes a day, according to a new 2015 study. From China? Avoid it.
How can you tell if your apple juice, garlic, or mushrooms are from China? It’s hard to say. That’s why I recommend buying local at your organic market and getting to know your farmer or supplier. Ask questions at your grocery store or natural food store, ask questions and do your research. Use your cell phone to do Google searches in the store!
