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.