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Be Firm With Fruit and Veggie Germs
There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than picking up a basketful of fresh, locally grown produce at the farmers’ market or roadside stand. Just be sure you give it a good going over at home before biting or slicing into it. Here’s how:
- Before you wash that zuke or cuke, slice off—and dispose of—the ends. That’s where most bacteria and dirt get trapped.
- Soak salad greens in a large bowl filled with cold water, 4 tablespoons of salt, and the juice of a whole fresh lemon. Let them sit for about 5 minutes, then rinse ‘em under cold water.
- Put small fruits or veggies into a colander and set it in a large bowl filled with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Let the colander soak for about 5 minutes, lift it out, and rinse your food clean under cold running water.
- Wash waxy fruit or veggies, then sprinkle on a little baking soda, and use a damp paper towel to rub the coating off. Rinse each piece thoroughly when you’re done.
- Keep a bottle of this germ-killer handy to clean smooth-skinned fruits and veggies:
Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 3 cups of water in a handheld sprayer bottle and spritz your fruit or veggies with the solution, count to 10, and then rinse it off under running water.
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