Think washing fruits and veggies makes them safe? Washing them under water may remove the dirt on the outer layer but researchers now suggest you might need to take an extra step and peel them to effectively remove pesticides.
A recent study published in the American Chemical Society's journal Nano Letters found that pesticides can penetrate beyond the peel into the pulp layer of the fruits. Therefore, simply washing produce may not be enough to avoid pesticide ingestion; peeling is necessary to reduce risk.
