Foothills Herbal & Apothecary

Lots of stories in the new these days about e. Coli and other bacteria and parasites in your grocery store fresh vegetables and fruits. Be aware of where your fruits and veggies come from. Of course from your garden would be choice #1. Your farmers market or small local growers #2. I would probably avoid bagged lettuce, and fast food that contains raw produce. Washing all fresh fruit and veggies in a soak of water with baking soda will help. Scrubbing the skin of harder fruits and veggies like apples, pears, and bell peppers. Peeling fruit and vegetables like cucumbers that have the waxy or A-peel coating. Finally cooking vegetables completely will also eliminate the problem from any bacterial contamination. This is not to scare anyone, or shy away from fresh fruits and vegetables, but to have a safer and healthier food supply. Enjoy our peak fruit season. I just picked a basket of raspberries and a basket of blueberries yesterday.