{"id":3608,"date":"2020-04-06T09:09:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/democontent.codex-themes.com\/thegem-blocks\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2021-04-15T20:56:22","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T20:56:22","slug":"should-you-wash-your-fruits-and-vegetables-in-alkaline-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebetterwaterco.com\/2020\/04\/should-you-wash-your-fruits-and-vegetables-in-alkaline-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables in Alkaline Water?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the CDC, adults should consume 1 \u00bd to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day to take in vital nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that lower the risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease<span style=\"color: #999999;\">(1)<\/span>. Before you can put any fresh produce into your mouth, whether homegrown or from the supermarket, it is important to wash it properly. While most people associate meat as the cause of foodborne illness, fruits and vegetables may also be contaminated. Here is a breakdown of how you should wash your produce and how alkaline water can make a significant difference in ensuring your produce is properly cleaned before it is consumed.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Wash Your Produce<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA has provided seven steps to clean your produce<span style=\"color: #999999;\">(2)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-disc-style-1 gem-list-color-3\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before prepping fruits or vegetables, wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and warm water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut any bruised or damaged areas of your produce and discard it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse fruits and vegetables well before peeling or cutting so you do not contaminate your knife or cutting board.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rub produce with your hands under the water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a vegetable brush on firmer fruits and vegetables such as melons or squash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry the produce using a clean cloth or paper towel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If cleaning leafy greens such as cabbage or lettuce, discard the outermost leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*All perishable produce should be stored inside the refrigerator at or below 40\u25e6F.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Soaking your vegetables in a tub of water is not recommended because instead of washing away any bacteria, virus, or pesticides<span style=\"color: #999999;\">(3)<\/span>, these harmful contaminants will disperse into the water. Produce that may have a wax, such as apples, must be adequately scrubbed as harmful residue may be present underneath the wax. It may be tempting to use soap to clean produce, but like humans, vegetables are porous and may absorb non-edible chemicals from soap.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I Use Alkaline Water to Wash Produce?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the FDA only recommends regular tap water for washing produce, tap water is not effective at removing pesticide residue. According to an NCBI study, washing produce using water with a higher pH value is more effective than other washing solutions at removing pesticides<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because pesticide is hydrophobic. The study published by the NCBI indicates that tap water reduces pesticides by only 10-40%, while alkaline water led to a 40-90% loss in pesticides. By using alkaline water to wash your fruits and vegetables, you can reap the benefits of a healthy diet while keeping your plate pesticide-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several ways you can have access to alkaline water to wash your produce:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-disc-style-1 gem-list-color-3\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine 8 ounces of water with 1\/8 tsp of baking soda*<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine 1\/8 tbsp of lemon juice with 8 oz. of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a water filter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use pH drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in a water filtration system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please note that consuming baking soda with water is not considered healthy because baking soda has large amounts of sodium, which can raise blood pressure.<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Easiest and Most Convenient Way to Have Alkaline Water?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to have access to alkaline water whenever you need it is to invest in a water filtration system. The Better Water Co. offers the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kapha Alkaline Purified Water System<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which raises your water&#8217;s pH between 8.5 and 9.5. This space-saving system is installed under the sink and eliminates harmful contaminants such as bacteria, pharmaceuticals, chlorine, and other chemicals from your water. Not only will you have access to healthy alkaline drinking water at your convenience, but you can use this water to wash your fruits and vegetables. You will stay hydrated while eating the healthiest fruits and vegetables that are clean and pesticide-free. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #999999;\">(1)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;\u201cOnly 1 in 10 Adults Get Enough Fruits or Vegetables\u201d CDC.gov, November 16, 2017, accessed February 11, 2021 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2017\/p1116-fruit-vegetable-consumption.html#:~:text=Depending%20on%20their%20age%20and,of%20a%20healthy%20eating%20pattern.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2017\/p1116-fruit-vegetable-consumption.html#:~:text=Depending%20on%20their%20age%20and,of%20a%20healthy%20eating%20pattern<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">(2) \u201c7 Tips for Cleaning Fruits, Vegetables\u201d FDA.gov, June 10, 2018, accessed February 11, 2021<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables#:~:text=Gently%20rub%20produce%20while%20holding,bacteria%20that%20may%20be%20present\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables#:~:text=Gently%20rub%20produce%20while%20holding,bacteria%20that%20may%20be%20present<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #999999;\">(3) Yangliu Wu, Quanshun An, Dong Li, Jun Wu, Canping Pan \u201cComparison of Different Home\/Commercial Washing Strategies for Ten Typical Pesticide Residue Removal Effects in Kumquat, Spinach, and Cucumber\u201d Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, February 6, 2019, accessed February 11, 2021 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6388112\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6388112\/<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you can put any fresh produce into your mouth, whether homegrown or from the supermarket, it is important to wash it properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3763,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.6.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should You Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables in Alkaline Water? 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