Washing Fruits and Vegetables

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RE: Washing Fruits and Vegetables

So it seems we are at Sanitation 101 here.


Please reread the article first posted for us to even have this blog on "Washing Fruits and Vegetables" for it is using common sense and is the most accurate when it comes to this topic & check the other references listed at the end of the article.

I totally disagree about you using soap to clean your fruits and veggies, Why? "as this may cause you diarhea and cramping for you are ingesting the soap residue and wasting your precious soap for the dishes."
Just because someone else agrees with you that doesn't make that way of doing things right. Are you that closed minded that you have settled for not using your noggin. Please see this website below and do more research online before you settle for your way of eating soap on your fruits and vegetables. I also disagree about having to purchase a wash product to clean my fruit and veggies for it's not just the rinsing them underwater but the friction you create while underwater to rub the particles off the item.

I would be more concerned on the proper way to clean my hands than spend more money on useless items (creating a false sense of security and a wrong move toward making oneself sick)

Please see the www.cdc.gov website on How to properly clean your hands, which involves alot of friction and a scrub brush to scrub the folds or wrinkles on the knuckles (where there is alot of bacteria that can habor there if not cleaned properly and especially underneath the nails....

http://www.doctorline.com/cleanprod.htm

Post By Healthconcerned333 (Guest Post)

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

We know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to get essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health. But what are the best ways to handle fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them?

Here are some things to remember when preparing fruits and vegetables:

• Wash fruits and vegetables only before eating. If you wash the item before storage, it will spoil more quickly.
  
  
• The best way to wash the fruit or vegetable thoroughly is by gently rubbing the produce item under clean running tap water.
  
  
• If the fruit or vegetable is firm enough (like potatoes and squashes) and the skin will be eaten, then a scrub brush should be used to clean the surface.
  
  
• All fruits and vegetables should be washed even when the skin and rind are not eaten, such as oranges and melons.
  
  
• You do not need to use detergents or bleaches when washing any fruits or vegetables as they may stay on the surface and might be absorbed into the produce. Detergents and bleaches are not intended for use on foods and consuming them on fruits and vegetables may make you sick.
  
  
• Commercial produce sprays or washes are available in some supermarkets. However, governmental agencies do not recommend these sprays or washes. No washing method completely removes or kills all microbes, which may be present on the produce. Washing produce with clean tap water is adequate.
  
  
• Take off the outer leaves of leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage before washing. Rinse leaves individually under running tap water and place in a salad spinner to dry.
  
  
• Cut out any bruised areas of the produce because bacteria may grow and cause illness if consumed.
  
  
• Keep raw meats separate from fresh fruits and vegetables. Use different cutting boards, knives, and utensils when preparing meals.
  
  
• Always wash cutting boards, knives, utensils, and your hands after handling raw meats and before handling fresh fruits and vegetables.
  
  
• Be sure to keep your refrigerator clean and cold. Wrap or cover any fruits or vegetables that you have cut and store them above raw meats.

Post by ThriftyFun

RE: Washing Fruits and Vegetables

I use just a teaspoon of salt, I used to juice
and was told by juicer to do this. My doc says the
teaspoon of salt is ok for a large mixing bowl of
water. Doctor is just glad I am now eating healthy
fruits and veggies instead of fastfood.

Post by meoowmom

RE: Washing Fruits and Vegetables

I am so glad I am not the only one who uses dishsoap on my veggies and fruits! My husband and friends think I am crazy for doing this! I don't use a lot, just a drop or two in a bowl and dip the food in and out a few times and rinse. Makes me feel they are clean!

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

Today there are all kinds of fruit and vegetable washes on the market to buy. While in a health food store, not long ago, I asked the store owner what she uses to clean her fresh produce with at home. She replied "liquid dishsoap and water". I no longer purchase the $4.95 bottle of veggie wash, as I used to, when I have dishsoap as a staple anyway!

By Terri

Post by ThriftyFun

Cleaning Fruits and Veggies

To clean veggies and fruits from store or after harvest, put in a clean basin or sink with 1/4 cup vinegar and tablespoon of salt and it will draw out dirt and bugs. It helps clean off the wax film sprayed on by commercial growers, and helps clean off any pesticides that may be on them. I let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse with clear water.

By Dee

Post by ThriftyFun

RE: Washing Fruits and Vegetables

May not be a good idea for someone on a low salt diet as with hypertension. The baking soda is the same as salt and can be absorbed into the vegetables especially if they are eaten raw adding additional salt to your diet. by Judy RN

Post By Judy (Guest Post)

Baking Soda

Bicarbonate Soda is a good way to disinfect many of your fresh fruits and veggies (such as tomatoes or apples, etc). Just sprinkle with a little baking soda, cover with cold water, and soak a while. After about 15 minutes, I scrub softly with a brush for vegetables and then rinse the vegetables.

By Shirley Johnson

Post by ThriftyFun

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