Does your produce carry disease-causing GRIME? (Find out)

Make no mistake, friend.

The outer perimeter of your grocery store is where you want to shop for the healthiest foods. That’s where you’ll find grass-fed organic meats, fruits, and veggies…

You know, the GOOD stuff that isn’t full of refined sugars!

BUT, according to a new study, some produce could be teeming with disease-causing GRIME…

But before you ditch everything in your fridge, here’s everything you need to know—and the simple steps to ensure your safety.

Findings presented at the 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) exposed a shocking discovery about “healthy” produce…

Organic vegetables can make a great home for strains of disease-causing bacteria.

Now, you’re probably wondering…

Isn’t organic produce supposed to be the cleanest variety?

Yes, organic produce is generally pesticide-free… but this latest study found that produce treated with organic fertilizer (like manure) can lead to bacteria that runs rampant.

In fact, researchers discovered more than 50 species of potentially harmful bacteria on samples of organic spinach and lettuce alone…

YUCK!

But don’t toss your produce just yet.

There’s a simple solution (and it’s one that EVERYONE should do with their produce)…

WASH IT!

Organic or not, thoroughly washing fruits AND vegetables is your best defense against harmful chemicals and any bacteria that may be attached to it.

In fact, the simple act of rinsing and rubbing fruits and vegetables can reduce about 90% of the microbial load found on their surfaces—significantly reducing your risk of getting sick.

Want to take it a step further? Cook your produce instead of eating it raw.

The bottom line?

Taking the time to wash your produce will ensure you’re not eating anything unsafe.

To really eating “clean”,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

StudyFinds. “Organic vegetables regularly contaminated with disease-causing bacteria, study warns.” https://www.studyfinds.org/organic-vegetables-bacteria/

Cannon, Jay. “Do we really need to rinse our fruit and vegetables? Even that might not kill tiny flies.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/10/15/should-you-wash-fruit-vegetables-before-eating-rinse-produce/8423991002/