By: Nikita Nikhil
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Vegetables are packed with nutrients which are vital for our body. But these days, we can fall prey to chemically-treated produce. Here are 5 ways to remove pesticides from it.
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Wash your veggies properly under cold water. This would remove most of the pesticide residues. Pay extra care to tomatoes and brinjal as they have crevices.
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Take three parts water and one part vinegar, and soak your veggies in it. This solution will remove pesticide residues and make your veggies clean and fresh.
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Make a baking soda, lemon juice and water solution, and spray it over your veggies. After a few minutes, wash your produce and it will be ready to consume.
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Veggies like cabbage and potato may have pesticides in crevices even after getting treated in a solution. Soak them in hot water to make them pesticide-free.
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If you are sceptical of the cleaning solutions, remove the peel off the vegetables. This would effectively remove all the chemicals, even from their folds.
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