Clean your produce with this natural hack!
Cleaning produce can help reduce pesticides and help remove the “waxy” coating on fruits & veggies. Which in turn, can help reduce one’s overall toxic load!
Here is how I clean my produce to reduce pesticides 👇🏼
- For harder surface foods (think: apples, cucumbers etc) I use baking soda & filtered water. Mix 1 tsp baking soda for every 2 cups of water. Soak for about 10-20minutes, run produce through filtered water once done soaking & wipe dry with a cloth!
For softer, more porous surfaces (think: berries, leaky greens etc) I use white vinegar & filtered water. For vinegar, soak produce using 3 cups water to 1 cup vinegar. Soak for about 10-20minutes, run produce through filtered water once done soaking & wipe dry with a cloth!
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Cleaning your produce is essential for maintaining a healthy diet and minimizing pesticide consumption. Using natural ingredients not only helps in effectively removing harmful residues but also ensures that you are being kind to the environment. For hard-skinned fruits and veggies, such as apples and cucumbers, mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 cups of filtered water. Soak the produce for 10-20 minutes before rinsing with additional filtered water and drying with a cloth. This simple method neutralizes many types of pesticides. For softer, more porous produce like berries and leafy greens, a mix of 1 cup of distilled white vinegar to 3 cups of water works wonders. Again, soak your produce for 10-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. This method not only cleans your foods but also prevents spoilage by reducing bacterial presence on the surface. By regularly cleaning your fruits and vegetables with these natural solutions, you can enjoy a fresher taste and peace of mind, knowing you are reducing your overall toxic load. Remember to save these tips for easy access in your kitchen!
Sometimes I don’t but I like to use both(seperate! Not at the same time!) because some pesticides are acidic while others are alkaline so using both ensures you are getting all off that you can