Like, even when there isn't any dirt on it?
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| | I don't have any good excuse for this, but I hate rinsing my produce. Like, yes, of course, if there's visible dirt, I will scrub it off. But for some reason, rinsing off clean-looking fruits and veggies has always felt futile. Is water really enough to get rid of microscopic pathogens and pesticide particles? | | Well, I took this question to Leah Maschino, a registered dietitian at Healthline, and she set me straight. Get the full story below. | | | | Hope this helps!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
February 6, 2024 • 3 min read | | | | |  | | Q: | If there's no visible dirt on produce, do I really need to rinse it? | | | A: | Even if there is no visible dirt on produce, you should absolutely still rinse it. During the farming and production process, pathogenic bacteria commonly end up on our produce. These are microorganisms that cannot be seen by the human eye but can cause severe illnesses.
Whether or not you plan to eat the skin/peel, you should still rinse it the same, as bacteria can spread into your produce when you're cutting it.
To help diminish bacteria and remnants of pesticides on your produce, follow these simple steps: - Run the produce under water.
- Gently rub the produce under running water (a stiff brush may help for certain foods, like potatoes).
- Finish off by drying your produce with a clean towel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends using only water to wash your produce and never using cleaning agents like bleach, which can be harmful when ingested. Research has also found that more natural agents like lemon juice, vinegar, and produce washes don't clean produce effectively. | | | | | Leah Maschino, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Spin to win! | | | | | | |  | | OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner | | You know one easy way to ruin a salad? Adding the lettuce (or whatever leafy green you prefer) when it's still wet. The dressing won't stick to the leaves and will instead pool at the bottom of your bowl, leaving you with a sad, undressed salad. A salad spinner is the best tool out there to make sure this never happens to you again. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🚚 8 meal delivery services that focus on healthy food. Here are our top picks for 2024. | | 🧓 How your nutritional needs change as you age. Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for your aging body. | | 💪 The many things vitamin B12 does for your body. Plus, the best ways to get this essential nutrient. | | 🥛 10 diabetes-friendly drinks that won't spike your blood sugar. Whether you're at home or at a restaurant, it's important to know about these options. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! On Thursday, learn whether air frying your food is any healthier than frying it the old-fashioned way. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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