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Q. I don't have access to fresh organic produce. Does washing regular stuff well help reduce the toxins? — Anonymous, via e-mail
A. Yes, but you'll need to be a bit OCD about detoxing your fruit and veggies to eliminate any pesticide hangers-on. Let us tell you how it's done:
Wash all fruits and vegetables vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds. Yes, pre-washed produce, too — using a brush and running water. This can be as effective as washing in chlorinated water, which reduces bacteria as much as 100-fold.
Wash the "toxic 10" twice. These 10 fruits and veggies have the most pesticides: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, kale, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, and strawberries. Remove and discard the outer layers of leafy greens before washing; pesticides are concentrated there.
Scrub produce with inedible skins, too This includes citrus, melons, squash, even bananas — especially if you're slicing into them. The blade will drive toxins from the skin to the inside.
If you do find organic produce, wash it, too. You need to remove all the natural stuff used as fertilizer.
Q. I don't have access to fresh organic produce. Does washing regular stuff well help reduce the toxins? — Anonymous, via e-mail
A. Yes, but you'll need to be a bit OCD about detoxing your fruit and veggies to eliminate any pesticide hangers-on. Let us tell you how it's done:
Wash all fruits and vegetables vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds. Yes, pre-washed produce, too — using a brush and running water. This can be as effective as washing in chlorinated water, which reduces bacteria as much as 100-fold.
Wash the "toxic 10" twice. These 10 fruits and veggies have the most pesticides: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, kale, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, and strawberries. Remove and discard the outer layers of leafy greens before washing; pesticides are concentrated there.
Scrub produce with inedible skins, too This includes citrus, melons, squash, even bananas — especially if you're slicing into them. The blade will drive toxins from the skin to the inside.
If you do find organic produce, wash it, too. You need to remove all the natural stuff used as fertilizer.
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