For good health, the USDA recommends that you eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. But before you reach for that apple slice or celery stalk, reach for a container of fruit and ...

Learning how to properly wash vegetables might very well be one of the most important parts of meal prep. After all, if produce is washed incorrectly—or not washed at all—it can present a food safety ...

Some fruit absorbs pesticides and herbicides, so even if the produce is rinsed off at the grocery store, you should still perform a proper washing (or three) after buying. In fact, here are several ...

There are no circumstances when washing produce in a dishwasher is considered safe. "The potential risks—including chemical ...

The washing sprays stashed around the vegetable and fruit stands in the supermarket are a rip-off. Use this simple recipe instead to make a concoction that keeps your produce looking clean and crisp.

Cleaning your produce before you eat it is a lot easier than you may think. Water and a paper or cloth towel are all you need. Even if your fruit has skin (think: cantaloupes) that you don't plan on ...