Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients vital for our health, but not cleaning them well before eating can leave behind pesticides, harmful bacteria, and viruses.
Dr. Tzung-Hai Yen, a professor at the Department of Nephrology and Clinical Poison Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, Taiwan, provides practical guidance on how to properly wash fruits and vegetables to minimize the risk of disease transmission.
How to Thoroughly Clean of Our Food
Pesticide residues found on fruits and vegetables can disrupt the body’s endocrine system, harm the nervous system, and even increase the risk of cancer. While there are various suggested cleansing methods, such as using salt water, baking soda, vinegar, soaking in rice water, or using vegetable and fruit washes, Yen believes that rinsing with running water is the most effective way to clean fruits and vegetables.
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