5 Effective Tips to Naturally Get Rid of Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables

It is a sad fact that most fruits and vegetables we buy at the grocery store are treated and coated with pesticides. Also, the type of vegetable and where it comes from plays a big role in its safety. 

The risk from pesticides on conventional produce varies from very low to very high, depending on the type of produce and on the country where it is grown. The differences can be dramatic. For instance, eating one serving of green beans from the U.S. is 200 times riskier than eating a serving of U.S.-grown broccoli. 

For a full list of what vegetables are considered safe and not safe,click here. The document also outlines the environmental effects of using pesticides.

There are many ways to clean pesticides off of fruits and vegetables. Just a rinse in cold water may not be enough to remove all traces. Take a look below! Removing Pesticides from Fruits and Vegetables Natural Cleansing Spray 

A simple cleaning spray can be made by combining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons baking soda in a spray bottle of water. Spray the produce and then wipe it off before consuming. The baking soda and lemon juice clean and sanitize without harming the produce. Remove Peels

If the fruit or the vegetable has a removable peel, peel it off. This will remove most of the toxins. After peeling, give the produce a quick rinse in warm water. This is great for oranges, potatoes, avocados, etc. 

If one has much produce to clean, a vinegar solution may be the best bet. Pour a tablespoon of vinegar into a large bowl of warm water. Let the vegetables soak for a minute, and then rinse them off. This is an excellent way to make sure all one’s produce is safe for consumption. 


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THIS Is What Happens To Your Face After Washing It With Coconut Oil and Baking Soda!

Part of your daily skin care is using a facial cleanser in order to maintain clean, healthy skin. Many acne–fighting and exfoliating facial cleansers and masks contain little beads to help ”polish” the skin by taking dead layers off, while a creamy and cleaning base should help moisturize and condition.

Instead of spending lots of money on products that may not even work for your skin, you can make your natural cream at home with only two ingredients you probably already have: coconut oil and baking soda. Not only are these two ingredients readily available, they are also highly effective in treating problematic skin. Unlike the chemicals and toxic ingredients in normal store-bought cosmetics, these two ingredients are safe for your skin, and can be eaten as well. This is exactly what you need when finding products to treat the body’s largest organ from both the outside and inside. 
When mixed together, these two products work very well in treating acne, redness, scarring and removing excess dirt, oil and exfoliating dead skin off. The final results are amazing. 

Sodium bicarbonate, or ”baking soda”, is often used in homemade baked goods, as a polishing agent, a deep cleaning and deodorizing agent for household use. It can replace many harsh and toxic household cleaners and provide excellent results.

Baking soda is used as cosmetic (such as teeth and deodorant) as well. It is a natural beauty solution, also highly effective in treating acne. Most often an imbalance in pH can cause skin breakouts, and being an amphoteric compound, baking soda can be used to correct the skin’s pH balance, therefore aid in healing breakouts.

Meanwhile, coconut oil  has antibacterial, healing and moisturizing properties that condition, nourish, and soothe the skin’s blemishes. It is a much gentler product than baking soda, and when mixed together, coconut oil balances out baking soda’s harshness, making it safe for even the most sensitive skin. You can use any kind of natural coconut oil, but  wet-milled traditional virgin coconut oils show better results. 

Use:
You’ll only need two ingredients:

-Coconut oil

- Baking soda

To determine the amount of each needed, you first need to know what your skin type is and what results you are going for. For more sensitive skin, use at least a 2:1 ratio of coconut oil to baking soda. If you need more of an exfoliator, use a 1:1 ratio. 

All you need to do is to mix the ingredients together and apply to your skin, wet or dry. You can either leave it on as a mask for a few minutes for an even deeper conditioning treatment, or simply wash off with warm water using gentle circular motions. 

It is better to mix up a little amount at a time when you need it 

Just try this simple, cheap, and effective problematic skin treatment and see for yourself if it isn’t worth it. 

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