First of all, before handling any food wash your hands for twenty seconds with soap and water. Before cutting or eating, wash all food thoroughly under running water. There is no need to use any soap, ...

They say fruit is nature's candy. It's delicious, sweet, and it comes in its own wrapper. There's just one little thing we tend to forget about nature: while it's beautiful, but it can also be awfully ...

You probably know better than to eat a strawberry straight from of the carton without washing it. Fruits and veggies are often coated in harmful pesticides to ward off pests when they're growing.

Everyone has been told to wash their produce- but some experts say it could be futile. When used extensively in the growing process, pesticides can get inside your fruit and vegetables. So washing the ...

Washing fruit before you eat it is crucial as even organic options could be covered in harmful pesticides, bacteria and dirt. Giving your fresh berries a good rinse or a light scrub can significantly ...

Before biting into an apple or giving your child a plum for a snack, you probably give the fruit a rise under the tap – a ritual so ingrained, it’s become second nature. Likewise, when preparing a ...

Leafy greens can be swirled in clean water to lift off soil before giving them a final rinse. (Getty Images) Think your fruit and veg are clean after a quick rinse? A recent government report suggests ...