THIS SIMPLE HACK HELPS CUT PESTICIDE EXPOSURE Pesticides don’t just vanish after harvest—they can build up in your body over time, especially in fat cells, and may contribute to long-term health issues. But what if organic isn’t always an option? Try this: Soaking produce in a baking soda solution has been shown to remove up to 96% of phosmet and 80% of thiabendazole—two common pesticides—within 15 minutes. (Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2017) In fact, this method outperfor