tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post3537216031889447745..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Do you know where that apple has been? Fruit Washing 101.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-30122785019569779712012-03-06T06:31:00.312-08:002012-03-06T06:31:00.312-08:00Gotta say WASH YOUR FRUIT for at least 15 seconds ...Gotta say WASH YOUR FRUIT for at least 15 seconds People!! I not only have an Ironclad stomach but actually have a small farm with horses and chickens so even though I keep my animals clean I am exposed to small amounts of similar bacteria. It really takes a lot to get me sick and I Got SICK as a dog recently from an apple! Thought it was a fluke and then 2 weeks later got sick again from a plum!! Now I wash all fruits for at least 15 seconds TWICE! Then polish! Word to the wise is sufficient!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-15165304732635435842011-07-13T08:08:26.209-07:002011-07-13T08:08:26.209-07:00No veggie sprays? Why not? We had a doctor stay ...No veggie sprays? Why not? We had a doctor stay with us who highly recommended it, and I've been using it ever since. Just like your feet licking reminder packs a powerful punch, he said, "Where do you think fruit pickers pee?" Yuck!Heather @Gluten-Free Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742576958404733428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-79230099674045019882011-07-13T04:30:15.238-07:002011-07-13T04:30:15.238-07:00Oooh, never thought about avocados (and now having...Oooh, never thought about avocados (and now having a mini-meltdown). My grandfather never allowed us to eat anything that hadn't been washed - and this man was all about organic before organic even started. And when you think about it - organic fertilizer is not something you would want to consume (gross, but true). <br /><br />One thing to consider - definitely into buying organic, but keep in mind that many of your smaller, local "non-organic" farms have better/safer farming practices than the "official" organic farms that are offshoots of those giant agro-chemical companies (some of which have delivered e. coli along with their organic products). If you are at a farmer's market and know your farmer, chances are the small non-organic guy is going to give you something better than the bag of "pre-washed organic greens" in Whole Foods.Jeniferhttp://cheapandevilgirl.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-20995081508031339012011-07-12T12:42:37.544-07:002011-07-12T12:42:37.544-07:00yikes! do i dare say i never wash my fruit? mayb...yikes! do i dare say i never wash my fruit? maybe i need to rethink this........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-12248307276873521252011-07-12T05:41:20.987-07:002011-07-12T05:41:20.987-07:00Sabra, a very good point. I guess the case can be ...Sabra, a very good point. I guess the case can be made for organic produce in your garden that some bacteria is good bacteria. When purchasing produce in markets or even Farmer's markets there is no way of knowing if bacteria is beneficial and in fact it can be dangerous. I'm familiar with the hygiene hypothesis and do not endorse anti-bacterial soaps or produce washes for this reason. I guess it's a hard line between food safety and food frenzy. With the state of our food supply and serious illness stemming from contaminated produce. I'm going with washing well and then eating yogurt (for good bacteria). Thanks for offering up your opinion.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-555533202935588132011-07-12T05:22:19.286-07:002011-07-12T05:22:19.286-07:00I understand washing non-organic produce for pesti...I understand washing non-organic produce for pesticides and taking extra precaution for immune-challenged individuals but what about good bacteria? There must be beneficial bacteria that also abounds on produce as it does in the world around us. I do wash my food but I also eat non-washed food and will eat things right out of the garden dirt and all. It seems that with new research suggesting that kids who live on farms have less allergic disease then some bacteria is a good thing. I am not sure where the line lies between washing away normal healthy bacteria and preventing pathogenic bacterial disease is.Sabrahttp://www.galenswatch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-42523572030544685312011-07-12T03:12:04.472-07:002011-07-12T03:12:04.472-07:00I see what you're saying Lisa. It reminds me o...I see what you're saying Lisa. It reminds me of the organic debate. Is it better to have conventional fruit versus candy. Sure, fruit is always a better choice but I don't buy the "washing fruit is work". I think people need to take some time to eat good food. Doritos will always win the convenience contest.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-10581434443267347112011-07-11T19:43:23.934-07:002011-07-11T19:43:23.934-07:00It's sad but I think the work associated with ...It's sad but I think the work associated with washing fruit may deter people from eating it! People may find it much easier and more convenient to pop a bag of doritos or unwrap a snickers. So I guess a question could be whether eating unwashed real fruit is better than eating processed fake food?Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-71830598342803296522011-07-11T17:30:47.960-07:002011-07-11T17:30:47.960-07:00hehe I even wash the veggies that come off my plan...hehe I even wash the veggies that come off my plants in my backyard... juuust in case a buggy got fresh with it =) haha!<br /><br />I never think about how dirty people's hands are -- good call!Jenn @ Peas and Crayonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502661336533003529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-21002134597905596212011-07-11T15:18:37.733-07:002011-07-11T15:18:37.733-07:00It's so funny to me that the avocado/thick ski...It's so funny to me that the avocado/thick skinned items are the biggest surprise. I was sure most people do not wash the 15 seconds, even for fruit where you eat the whole thing.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-46567480070234483602011-07-11T15:12:06.476-07:002011-07-11T15:12:06.476-07:00I am horrible with washing things like avocados! ...I am horrible with washing things like avocados! I just never do since I eat the inside only eeeek! Not good huh?!?! I am very good about buying organic as well as washing fruits and veggies that I eat in entiretyAllie @ PickyEatingRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01040216887321455296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-63461624993860401672011-07-11T14:53:48.441-07:002011-07-11T14:53:48.441-07:00Great post! It always reminds me that I need to be...Great post! It always reminds me that I need to be better about it as well. I often forgot to wash avocados and mangos, etc.Kristen @ Swanky Dietitianhttp://swankydietitian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-11858056662213316792011-07-11T14:17:20.718-07:002011-07-11T14:17:20.718-07:00good points oh my I need to wash mine bettergood points oh my I need to wash mine betterchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-58794511017818334812011-07-11T14:05:51.533-07:002011-07-11T14:05:51.533-07:00I always buy local and organic fruits and vegetabl...I always buy local and organic fruits and vegetables. And I am a bit of a neat freak, so washing is pretty important to me. I manually scrub holding under running water (except for berries 'cause I don't think they'd stand up to a scrubbing - they just get individually held under running water).Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-22972888518859225672011-07-11T12:03:29.038-07:002011-07-11T12:03:29.038-07:00Im so glad you wrote about this! It reminded me to...Im so glad you wrote about this! It reminded me to wash my fruit better. I have to say Im guilty of the one second splash under the water when Im in a rush. I definently need to take more care with washing my fruits and veggies for surechrystahttp://www.cuisineats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-28834768076348237722011-07-11T10:50:51.357-07:002011-07-11T10:50:51.357-07:00EA- so true. My husband lays down on the bed with ...EA- so true. My husband lays down on the bed with his work clothes (post subway) on. Seems as though we all need to teach husbands some hygeine. Are we nuts or are they just less concerned?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-70069818848647241242011-07-11T10:48:34.874-07:002011-07-11T10:48:34.874-07:00I'm a washer of fruits and veggies, and of my ...I'm a washer of fruits and veggies, and of my hands (I'm convinced that's one reason I rarely get sick), but I had never thought about washing melons, avocados, etc (And I eat A LOT of avocado!) Thanks for pointing out that these should be washed too! Now, if I could only convince my husband to take his shoes off when he comes in the house...EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-31725273806072397922011-07-11T09:49:56.172-07:002011-07-11T09:49:56.172-07:00Ameena, she who shuns wire hangers doesn't scr...Ameena, she who shuns wire hangers doesn't scrub her fruit? I will refrain from the r word but let's change our ways. Kidding.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-91450185103614052572011-07-11T09:22:07.967-07:002011-07-11T09:22:07.967-07:00I really needed to read this because I am the kind...I really needed to read this because I am the kind of person who washes fruit for 1 second. This totally goes against my obsessive compulsive nature, so it's especially odd that I do this! Thank you Lauren for the tips...and how great that you were in HGTV magazine? Congratulations!Ameenahttp://fancythatfancythis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-25252248416430782002011-07-11T08:47:40.212-07:002011-07-11T08:47:40.212-07:00I have to admit that I rarely wash my fruit before...I have to admit that I rarely wash my fruit before eating unless there is visible dirt on it. I do rinse my lettuce and greens though as they usually have dirt on them.Mike Liebermanhttp://www.urbanorganicgardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-6295426375627884342011-07-11T07:19:22.514-07:002011-07-11T07:19:22.514-07:00Hmmm, I'm a soaker (usually a couple of minute...Hmmm, I'm a soaker (usually a couple of minutes) followed by a quick rinse. No good?Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-30802720578923474972011-07-11T06:46:09.420-07:002011-07-11T06:46:09.420-07:00I am paranoid with washing the vegetables and frui...I am paranoid with washing the vegetables and fruits really well, but I have to admit that I have not washed avocado or banana before. Thank you, I will do that from now on.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-83393976714225576172011-07-11T06:21:18.817-07:002011-07-11T06:21:18.817-07:00So I'm NOT supposed to lick my feet...huh. Ki...So I'm NOT supposed to lick my feet...huh. Kidding! Remember that tabloid pic of Britney Spears walking out of a public bathroom barefoot? That makes me sick to my stomach anytime I see it. Ew.<br /><br />Thanks for the fruit reminder. I justify grocery store snacking by picking only organic, guess that won't work anymore. I try to be good about washing fruit and veg, but never thought about melons and avocado. Thanks for the reminder.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395394463695719999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-29723005767310638852011-07-11T06:18:10.442-07:002011-07-11T06:18:10.442-07:00The other day we went over to my friends house for...The other day we went over to my friends house for dinner and she cut up the cantaloupe I brought without washing it first. <br />I also have a friend that brings unwashed grapes to the park and offers them to my kids. It gives me total anxiety. <br />I wish more people understood exactly what is being sprayed on produce and what is on produce from the handling and transporting. Then they might consider washing it first.Lisa @ Healthful Sensehttp://www.healthfulsense.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-43848986395359215342011-07-11T05:56:28.003-07:002011-07-11T05:56:28.003-07:00I know Erin but the fruits that grow close to the ...I know Erin but the fruits that grow close to the ground can be really dirty. <br />I'm glad my husband isn't the only one eating dirty fruit.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.com