Washing+and+Peeling

=Will washing and peeling fruits and vegetables help? =

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 * Actually washing the fruit or peeling it may help a little but because most of the pesticides are really located within the fruit itself probably not a lot. Washing fruits and vegetables may reduce the amount of pesticides and wax on the skin, but it does not eliminate the pesticides altogether. Mostly pesticides are absorbed inside the fruits and vegetables, and cannot be removed from the product itself. By peeling your fruits and vegetables you cut away most of the nutrients and fiber. Some pesticide residue also collects in fat, so remove fat from meat and the skin from poultry and fish. Try to buy vegetable and fruits that are in season and check your list for the clean 15. That way you buy the freshest produce, safe money and reduce your pesticide exposure.. **=====