The fruits and vegetables we eat every day can be overloaded with chemicals and pesticides. It is extremely important to remove them, as they can have serious consequences for our health.
Pesticides are almost always herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, which farmers apply to produce to make it more profitable. These substances harm our bodies as carcinogens and endocrine disruptors, which affect the development and growth of children, cause infertility and damage the nervous system and brain.
Remember to wash the fruit well, even just with water: although it is not 100% effective, it can remove pesticide residues from the surface, eliminating toxic substances.
Use a toothbrush to remove even more residue. Do not wash fruits and vegetables before storing them, as they may spoil more quickly.
Natural products to remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables
Lemon and white vinegar: Put the juice of one lemon and two tablespoons of white vinegar in a spray bottle and fill with water. Shake and spray the solution on the fruits and vegetables before consumption.
Apple cider vinegar and salt: put water in a container and add ½ cup of apple cider vinegar and 3 tablespoons of salt. Dilute well and immerse the fruits and vegetables for about 20 minutes.
Sodium bicarbonate: wash fruits and vegetables with plenty of water, then dilute a spoonful of bicarbonate in 1 liter of water, and immerse the fruits and vegetables in it for a few minutes.
