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Bath your food
Number 5 of 12 Eating Principles
Wash all fresh produce with something that is safe, but removes oily residue. All fresh produce must be protected against pests, so farmers use pesticides. Your body can do without these poisons, so wash as much of it off as you can.
Chemicals are often kept on the fruit and veg by a waxy or oily compound to keep it from being washed off by rain. It is therefore advisable to wash your food with something that can dissolve fat and oil. Make sure your soap is biodegradable and or organic so that it is safe for you, your family, the environment and your food.
You can use lemon juice, but if you do not have so many fresh lemons on hand, find a safe soap. I use GNLD's LDC (Light Duty Cleaner) VERY diluted. It is safe for you, the environment and removes all chemicals and waxy residue. I emphasize the fact that I use it diluted for two reasons. First, although it is completely biodegradable and non poisonous, it is not organic. Second, it has a fragrance which I can sometimes taste if I do not rinse properly.
The same fragrance is a huge selling point when I use the product to wash my dishes, my lingerie, or my boys (GNLD products have always been tops for versatility).
Read about the cleaning products that converted me
Because of the taste factor, I have recently switched to using the LC 30 (also GNLD) which does a good job with the waxes and leaves no taste. It is also cheaper. The only downside of this product is that it only comes in a 5 Litre pack. If you need more info or want to order contact me.
Petro Janse van Vuuren
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