Most vegetables are treated with herbicides and pesticides for faster maturity. These chemicals are harmful to human health. Bacteria that can get on fruits and vegetables on their way from the garden to our table can also cause great harm. But there are ways to help eliminate these harmful factors:
Goodbye pesticides!
According to recent studies, the largest percentage of pesticides contain apples - 98%, followed by strawberries, grapes, lettuce, potatoes or vegetables and fruits that do not have a thick peel. Unfortunately, it is in the peel contains the greatest amount of vitamins. A reasonable solution could be the acquisition of only organic fruits and vegetables, but they are usually expensive and not everyone can afford them. In order to eliminate the possibility of harmful substances entering our bodies, it is necessary to properly wash fruits and vegetables.
Put a teaspoon of baking soda in a container of water and place fruits and vegetables in it for 15 minutes. After that, rinse them in clean water.
Another simple way to remove pesticides and nitrates from fruits: Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with 2-3 drops of water. Wipe fruits and vegetables with this paste, then wash them with water.
Water is the main source of cleanliness.
There is a tendency to underestimate the purifying properties of water. But it is well known that tap water is treated with chlorine, which has antibacterial properties and can be successfully used to clean fruits and vegetables. Put them in a pot of water for 15 minutes. If you want, you can add a teaspoon of green clay to the water and then rinse the fruit thoroughly under a strong stream of water.
Natural remedies
You can choose natural detergents that do not contain chemicals. You can also create a detergent for the fruits with your own hands. Put a handful of salt in the water, add a small cup of lemon juice and 2 - 3 tablespoons of vinegar. As a result, you get a very effective tool for the removal of pesticides and herbicides from fruits and vegetables.
Another effective way to clean vegetables is to mix the peroxide with tap water and apply it to fruits and vegetables with a spray bottle. Leave the solution on the fruit for 10 - 15 minutes, then rinse the fruit thoroughly with running water.
