Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Water is the best method to clean your fruits and vegetables.You can wash produce to decrease, but not eliminate, pesticides.Avoid washing your produce with ...

Is rinsing enough? Here's what you need to know. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Whether you’ve loaded your cart with a bunch of fruits and veggies at the grocery store, filled your tote bags with local ...

Helen Castillo, of Dallas, straightens baskets of berries at The Shed at Dallas Farmers Market in Dallas on June 9, 2018. Carly Geraci / Staff Photographer Even with organically grown produce (which I ...

Q: Do I need a fancy produce wash for my fruits and vegetables? A: According to the Food and Drug Administration, water alone does the job when it comes to cleaning produce. Soap, detergent or ...

Winter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can harm health. Consumers can reduce exposure by washing produce thoroughly.

It's a healthy habit most do right before snacking on some fruit or cooking vegetables. We do it without thinking, often taught by our parents. But there's some science to keep in mind. How should we ...

A handful of fruits and veggies, also known as the "Dirty Dozen," are more likely than others to be contaminated with pesticides. But there are steps you can take to keep your family safe while still ...

While washing produce should be standard practice, there is an exception to the rule. If you purchase produce like bagged salads or pre-cut fruit that's labeled "pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat," you can ...

Since I shared tips on how to keep your home kitchen clean, we’ve gotten a fresh batch of, “Wait, how should I be washing stuff in my kitchen?” questions. We’re here (at [email protected]) for it.

The EWG’s 2025 Shopper’s Guide identifies the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” based on USDA tests of over 53,000 fruit and vegetable samples, ranking them by pesticide presence, frequency, ...

Are you properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables? Learn what to use, what to avoid, and the best techniques for a healthy diet. Fruits and Vegetables supply us with vitamins and minerals for good ...