Surprised this comment is so low, was searching for it. Many fruits that you commonly peel can even contain both waxes and pesticides to keep insects out. You aren’t even able to wash it effectively.
replyThings like cantaloupes, oranges, etc are famous for harboring bad bacteria and pesticides. Does not seem worth the risk to me…
I used to watch people collect dandelions and weeds in NYC parks to make into tea and consume in other ways. I’m sure there are some benefits but I’m also sure they don’t outweigh the risks from pollutants.
That is why you wash your food before eating it same as you do with legumes and rice (that likely also have had pesticide on them).
replyBut peanuts and white rice, the most common ones have already been 'peeled'
replyYou need to rinse rice though, a lot of people don't realize that.
replyIn South Korea (where I used to live for a while) it's quite common to wash fruit with soapy water at home before eating them.
replyUnfortunately a lot leaks in. Grapeskins are particularly porous for instance. So are most of the dirty dozen iirc.
replySkins are healthy, but only if organic and/or clean fifteen.