The expert shared the rules for washing fruits and vegetables

During the summer season, people eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, but they are not always properly washed before eating. On how to wash fruits and vegetables and preserve their benefits, July 8, Gazeta.Ru", said Asiyat Abdullayeva, Head of the Department of Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise and Biological Safety at ROSBIOTECH University.

As the expert noted, fruits should be washed in warm water, the temperature of which is not higher than 40 ° C. She explained that hot water can damage the surface of products, while cold water does not effectively remove impurities.

Abdullayeva recommends not using dishwashing detergents or soap to clean fruits and vegetables, suggesting replacing chemicals with baking soda.

"A solution of baking soda (prepared in the proportion of one tablespoon per liter of water) helps to remove wax and pesticides," she explained.

When washing fruits and vegetables, you need to take care of their surface. If there are damaged areas on the product, they should be cut off, according to the expert.

"It is recommended to wash strong vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, potatoes) for 30-60 seconds with a sponge, soft brush or hands. Tender fruits (strawberries, grapes, tomatoes) for 20-30 seconds under running water without pressure," Abdullayeva recommended.

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Experts advise taking into account the glycemic index of foods.

Earlier, on June 27, Svetlana Burnatskaya, a general practitioner and occupational therapist at JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg Clinic), spoke about proper nutrition in the heat. According to the expert, it is better to choose light foods such as vegetables, fruits, berries and greens.