We all know that it's important to wash our fruits and veggies after purchase, but in most homes this simply means running them under cold water. I use to practice those same "trust in our growers" routine after every purchase; domestic and imported. That is until I learned just how "dirty" our (non-organic) fruits and veggies are...Turns out that majority of chemicals used on our fruits and vegetables are water insoluble. Simply put: while running cold water is a nice attempt to clean...it doesn't really work. And when I say "dirty" - I am unfortunately not
referring to God's dirt...I am instead referring to the magnitude of chemicals
and pesticides that are covering our healthy goods.
Here's a look at the 12 most contaminated fruits and veggies - Choosing to eat 5 servings of any of the below (non-organic of course) would cause you to consume an average of 14 different pesticides a day (EWG's Dirty Dozen Iphone App):
1. Apples
Here's a look at the 12 most contaminated fruits and veggies - Choosing to eat 5 servings of any of the below (non-organic of course) would cause you to consume an average of 14 different pesticides a day (EWG's Dirty Dozen Iphone App):
1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines
7. Grapes
8. Sweet Bell Peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale / Collard Greens
Crazy, right? In year's past, I tiptoed around organic; bought it here and there...but now - as of just this year - I try and buy all organic, especially when it comes to fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, it can be difficult at times so I now also practice washing my fruits and veggies (even the organic stuff) with a safe, 100% natural, Fruit & Veggie Wash. You'll be amazed at the difference in texture and taste. Grapes aren't meant to be sticky friends!! Apples aren't meant to feel "waxy"... and most importantly, we are not meant to soak in toxins as we attempt to add vital nutrients into our body.
I have two favorite cleaners. One is a concentrate (great for bulk greens, and fruit such as grapes), Environne Fruit & Vegetable Wash, and the other is a spray (great for apples, plums, nectarines, etc.), Fit Fruit & Vegetable Wash. Both work fantastic, and as I mentioned above are made from 100% natural ingredients to battle pesticides, waxes, and chemicals.
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines
7. Grapes
8. Sweet Bell Peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale / Collard Greens
Crazy, right? In year's past, I tiptoed around organic; bought it here and there...but now - as of just this year - I try and buy all organic, especially when it comes to fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, it can be difficult at times so I now also practice washing my fruits and veggies (even the organic stuff) with a safe, 100% natural, Fruit & Veggie Wash. You'll be amazed at the difference in texture and taste. Grapes aren't meant to be sticky friends!! Apples aren't meant to feel "waxy"... and most importantly, we are not meant to soak in toxins as we attempt to add vital nutrients into our body.
I have two favorite cleaners. One is a concentrate (great for bulk greens, and fruit such as grapes), Environne Fruit & Vegetable Wash, and the other is a spray (great for apples, plums, nectarines, etc.), Fit Fruit & Vegetable Wash. Both work fantastic, and as I mentioned above are made from 100% natural ingredients to battle pesticides, waxes, and chemicals.
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| Simple fruit and veggie wash to help make your healthy foods safe! Removes Pesticides, Waxes & Chemicals - Both around $5.00 It's beyond worth the extra step! |
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| Salad spinner works great to help give your greens a good wash. |
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| Worth adding all products to your Christmas list if you don't already own. Fruit & Veggie spray would make a great stocking stuffer! I can't be the only one out there who would get excited to about it! |
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| Organic and Oh So Clean Greens Ready for Eating...YUM! |
Keep it Clean...like really, really clean!
Mrs. Skinny Fat
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