Before You Eat These 7 Vegetables Raw, Learn How to Reduce the Risk of Parasites and Contamination

water and gently rub the surface to remove any residues that may remain from soil or handling.

Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers should also be washed carefully, even if they appear clean. Their smooth surfaces can still carry unseen contaminants from transport or storage.

Soaking vegetables briefly in a mixture of water and a small amount of vinegar continue reading …