Is rinsing enough? Here's what you need to know. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Whether you’ve loaded your cart with a bunch of fruits and veggies at the grocery store, filled your tote bags with local ...

Are you properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables? Learn what to use, what to avoid, and the best techniques for a healthy diet. Fruits and Vegetables supply us with vitamins and minerals for good ...

Chances are, yourewashing your fruits and veggies before eating them. After all, you never know what could be on themor who touched them. But while that rinse under the faucet is certainly better than ...

Since I shared tips on how to keep your home kitchen clean, we’ve gotten a fresh batch of, “Wait, how should I be washing stuff in my kitchen?” questions. We’re here (at [email protected]) for it.

It's a healthy habit most do right before snacking on some fruit or cooking vegetables. We do it without thinking, often taught by our parents. But there's some science to keep in mind. How should we ...

Q: Do I need a fancy produce wash for my fruits and vegetables? A: According to the Food and Drug Administration, water alone does the job when it comes to cleaning produce. Soap, detergent or ...

While washing produce should be standard practice, there is an exception to the rule. If you purchase produce like bagged salads or pre-cut fruit that's labeled "pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat," you can ...

To clean fruits and vegetables, I fill my sink with water, add distilled white vinegar and soak the produce. How much vinegar should I add? With Europe's recent outbreak of foodborne illness, many ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that one in three adults are using chemicals and disinfectants unsafely in their attempt to protect themselves against the ...