Washing your produce before you eat it is a no-brainer. Not only does washing your fruits and veggies rinse away dirt and bacteria, it can also help your produce last longer. Whether you do a quick ...

Foods most likely to contain pesticides, according to FDA and USDA data. The Dirty Dozen is a good indicator meant to alert ...

Like washing your hands before eating or handling food, you should always wash your produce before eating or cooking it. But why? How? And when—before or after storing it? For starters, fresh produce ...

Studies and experts share how to best wash your produce to avoid E. coli, in light of the outbreak due to romaine lettuce contamination. Only wash produce right before you eat it, since once wet, the ...

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, we all know the drill: rinse, scrub, and dry before you eat. Washing your produce might feel unnecessary, especially when you’re eager to bite into that ...

Wash fresh fruits and vegetables in clean, running water. As Americans continue to do everything possible to ward off germs with hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and more amid the coronavirus ...

All images courtesy of Two Kids and a Coupon Summer time means lots of fresh fruits and veggies. We love all the extra home grown goodness this time of year and fresh farmers market goods are always ...

Some fruits and vegetables are far more likely to contain pesticides than others. Washing all vegetables before eating is a simple way to remove dirt, bacteria, and lingering pesticide residue. Now, ...

Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian, three-time book author, freelance writer, and speaker who prides herself on sharing evidence-based nutrition information in an accessible and practical ...