If I can’t afford organic, what should I do to eliminate pesticides from my veggies?

While the organics deliver more nutrients for your dollar, if you absolutely can’t purchase “The Dirty Dozen Organic”, then make a fruit and veggie wash to rinse your veggies. Here’s the recipe:

• 1 c. of water
• 1 c. white distilled vinegar (amazing for cleaning almost anything in the house!)
• Add 1 tsp. of baking soda (add slowly because it fizzes)
• 20 drops grapefruit seed extract

Rinse your veggies  and let sit for about 5 - 10 minutes.  This will allow the chemicals to break down as much as possible. Finally rinse with water and you are good to go!  In addition to getting off the pesticides, you will remove bad bacteria, germs, and different types of pathogens that can be lurking on your produce.