vegetables

Rid your fruit or vegetables of pesticides in one of these effective ways

Most fruits and vegetables from large-scale farming are laced with pesticides. Simply washing with water is not sufficient to remove them, as these products are not water soluble. However, there are effective ways to prevent these chemicals from entering the body. Natural products also pose a threat. They may contain bacteria or other parasites that …

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The UN says we should significantly reduce meat consumption and eat vegetables

A new report from the United Nations focuses on zoonotic epidemics, which include the current COVID-19 coronavirus. The authors warn that while the world is treating the health and economic symptoms of this coronavirus pandemic, governments are ignoring the root causes: the destruction of nature and the increasing demand for meat. For this reason, similar …

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The quality of fruit and vegetables varies according to where they are sold, the better ones tend to be more expensive

Wherever you buy your fruit and vegetables, you probably expect to bring home the same. That’s why consumer organisation dTest focused on checking the quality of fruit and vegetables bought on the same day at the market, supermarket, discount supermarket and convenience store. In order to make the comparison more interesting, it also included samples …

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It is not enough to wash fruits and vegetables in water. A solution with vinegar or salt is more effective

Unless you buy all your food from organic growers or small home suppliers, you are probably aware that food, and especially the fruits and vegetables you eat, tend to be chemically treated for greater shelf life, less spoilage and a more attractive appearance. However, pesticides and polishes are not water soluble, so a conventional washing …

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