Here’s Why You Should Be Careful When You’re Picking Out Fruits and Veggies

You've been told all your life that you should eat your vegetables.  However, a new report says that could be bad for you!Here's a list of the most contaminated produce according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group:

• Strawberries
• Apples
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Celery
• Grapes
• Cherries
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Sweet bell peppers
• Cherry tomatoes
• Cucumbers

Here's some tips to help you properly clean your fruit/veggies:

• Make sure your produce are free of bruises, mold, or other signs of damage.  Use a sharp knife to cut the damaged part of the fruit away.
• Store your produce in the fridge at 40 degrees or lower.
• Wash the produce BEFORE you peel it.  Rinse it under cool running tap water gently rubbing it. For firm produce like melons, use a soft brush to scrub the produce.
• For "bumpy" produce like broccoli, soak the produce in cold water for 1 to 2 minutes to remove contaminates.
• Use a clean paper towel or cloth to dry the produce.

For more tips on cleaning your produce, click HERE.