Washing Doesn’t Remove All Pesticides

You wash fruits and vegetables carefully. But here’s the problem. Many pesticides are not just on

the surface. They’re absorbed into the skin and flesh as the food grows.

Some chemicals are fat-soluble, which means water alone can’t remove them.

That’s why rinsing, soaking, or scrubbing often reduces dirt — but not pesticide

residue. This is especially important for kids, because smaller bodies absorb more

from the same exposure. You’re watching Eat Wise, Grow Strong. Subscribe for science-based

nutrition parents can trust. In the next episode, we’ll show what parents can actually

do to reduce pesticide exposure — without buying everything organic. Don’t miss it.