Vegetables: Why You Should be "Detoxing" Them, According To a Nutritionist

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in the sink might not necessarily be enough to cleanse them of potentially harmful chemicals they’re exposed to while growing.According to nutritionist , that's because they may have been sprayed with pesticides. “The ones most commonly used on fruits and vegetables are herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and bactericide,” she says, adding that she has made her “detoxing” a part of her weekly grocery shop. “There are lots of different types of pesticides, all with specific actions.”While removing the skin from your fruit and vegetables (where possible) can help, Shand points out that doing so means you miss out on “r and an array of nutrients”.What's more, she adds, that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are sprayed on our produce, can contribute to and are absorbed into our bodies if we eat produce that’s not washed properly.EDCs are known as “endocrine mimickers” and are similar in structure to our , and in particular .

These have the power to mimic, block or interfere with your key sex hormones. By properly washing your veg however, you can minimize exposure and support your hormones.According to Shand, yes. “Toxin exposure is less of an issue with organic fruit and vegetables, but produce is still handled and exposed to other potential contaminants so it’s best to wash everything before eating,” Shand says.She also says not to be be fooled by “washed and ready to eat” labels. “This includes bagged salads too.

The salad could be washed with an array of toxic chemicals by manufacturers, including chlorine and bleach, so washing off this chemical residue is essential and quick to do," she explains.1.