Beware! Washing Fruits & Veggies with Water Alone Isn't Enough, Invisible Poisons Lurk

• Washing fruits and vegetables with plain water is insufficient to remove invisible harmful elements like pesticides, bacteria, and pathogens.
• Produce travels from farms through mandis, transport, and warehouses, accumulating dirt, dust, mud, and germs.
• Even organic products can harbor dangerous bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria, as stated by health expert Dr. Priya Verma.
• Baking soda solution is recommended as a safe and effective home remedy to remove pesticide residues and clean produce.
• Soak fruits and vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes (4-5 minutes for leafy greens), then rinse thoroughly with running water.

Why It Matters: Plain water washing is inadequate; use a baking soda solution to effectively clean fruits and vegetables.