How To Remove Toxins From Produce

Whether you buy conventional or organic produce, it is wise to give them a thorough rinse because of all kinds of toxins and pesticides used on the produce. The great advantage of using a vinegar rinse versus a simple plain water is that it does a great job of breaking up herbicides and pesticides as well as killing off potentially harmful organisms. It’s super easy to make and I recommend that you can put some in a spray bottle for easy access on the fly.

For those of you that are unable to acquire organic produce due to location or budget, utilizing a vinegar rinse is especially beneficial as it will greatly reduce your toxin exposure. Here is a list that consists of the top fruits and vegetables that you definitely should buy organic. The list also contains the top fruits and vegetables that are okay to buy conventionally grown because of their low requirements of pesticides when cultivated.

Produce that have many crevasses like kale or broccoli should be soaked in a big bowl, pot, or clean sink using clean water. Otherwise, you’ll end up wasting a lot of water as you individually clean within the creases. The whole point of going organic is to live a  conscious lifestyle and saving water is a big part of that. You can use tap water if it comes from a clean source; otherwise use distilled or filtered water. Living in New Jersey, I personally don’t trust the municipal tap water so I use my reverse osmosis filter.

Use the ratio above to fill the bowl. Let the produce sit in the vinegar water for 10 seconds or more and then rinse with clean water. The whole process should only take about 30 seconds to a minute, tops. The vinegar recipe above will undoubtedly help with making your produce healthier and cleaner. Try it out and let us know if you have any other suggestions and what you think in the comments below!