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Conventional Apples
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Jonathan Barlow
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Date: September 28, 2010 03:56PM There is an article on this site which lists apples as one of the twelve non-organic items most likely to be contaminated with pesticides. I was wondering if I peel the apple, will that completely or at least significantly reduce the risk? Re: Conventional Apples
Posted by:
powerlifer
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Date: September 28, 2010 04:18PM This will largely help, but alot of the nutrients are close to the skin or in the skin themselves so you'll be losing a large portion of the nutrition. Re: Conventional Apples
Posted by:
Jonathan Barlow
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Date: September 28, 2010 04:31PM Ah good to know! So they would basically just be useful for calories, fiber, and hydration. In any case, I should aim to buy organic or choose something else. Re: Conventional Apples
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powerlifer
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Date: September 28, 2010 04:54PM I dont really worry to much about the pesticides and waxes there is such small amounts that i feel it really doesnt make much of a difference. Saying that i usually strive to counter that by buying organic produce.
You will still get some nutrients but like cucumber also the bulk of the nutrition is in the skin or just under it. Re: Conventional Apples
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Anonymous User
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Date: September 28, 2010 05:12PM I shave both of those things with a veggie peeler, takes off only a thin layer of skin and I'm not eating pesticides and weird oils or waxes. Re: Conventional Apples
Posted by:
Jonathan Barlow
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Date: September 28, 2010 05:29PM I usually like to eat apple and cucumber skin. I wish they weren't waxed. Re: Conventional Apples
Posted by:
juicerkatz
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Date: September 28, 2010 08:41PM Jonathan,
Whenever possible, I try to purchase my fruits & veggies from local farms in my are that do not spray them to death, or wax them. I know this isn't possible for everyone, but don't forget to check out local farms & farmers markets if you have them available to you. You could also wash them thoroughly with a vegetable wash, or make your own with lemon juice. As an aside, I promote the use of Calcium Bentonite Clay (internally & externally) to aid in eliminating toxins from the body. If you are interested, pm me about it. There is a thread floating around on here somewhere with some info. about the clay... Re: Conventional Apples
Posted by:
Jonathan Barlow
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Date: September 28, 2010 10:37PM Thanks, good info, juicer! I usually wash fruits and vegetables with a wash cloth and castile soap. Re: Conventional Apples
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Anonymous User
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Date: September 29, 2010 02:36AM I've been soaking them in a half and half vinegar and water mix for about 15 mins followed by a fresh water rinse or soak. Takes the "frosting" off of grapes where regular washing doesn't so I guess it's doing what I intend for it to do. Re: Conventional Apples
Posted by:
juicerkatz
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Date: September 29, 2010 11:06AM coco Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I've been soaking them in a half and half vinegar > and water mix for about 15 mins followed by a > fresh water rinse or soak. Takes the "frosting" > off of grapes where regular washing doesn't so I > guess it's doing what I intend for it to do. I forgot to mention the vinegar! Yeah, we mix the lemon juice/vinegar & use that as a wash. It is a pain to have to wash your food, shouldn't be necessary, but has to be done to play it safe... Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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