I generally soak all my fruits and veggies in water for about an hour before cooking/eating them, unless they are of a type that has an extra thick outer skin. I have read that it helps eliminate some amount of the pesticides/herbicides, but soaking them for too long can extract vitamins and minerals as well.
Vegetables With A Dangerously High Level Of Pesticide Sold At High-End Markets: Bangkok
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I generally soak all my fruits and veggies in water for about an hour before cooking/eating them, unless they are of a type that has an extra thick outer skin. I have read that it helps eliminate some amount of the pesticides/herbicides, but soaking them for too long can extract vitamins and minerals as well.