How to Naturally Clean Your Produce: Two Powerful Methods

Whether you’re team alkaline or traditional, what matters most is making intentional choices that protect your health and honor your body. Below are two trusted ways to detox fruits and vegetables one deeply rooted in alkaline wellness, the other in traditional household cleansing. Choose what aligns best with your journey.


ALKALINE METHOD
Gentle. Nourishing. God-made.
This method uses key limes, natural sea salt, and spring or filtered water ideal for anyone following an alkaline lifestyle or sensitive to acidic or chemical-based cleansers.

You’ll Need:
Natural Spring or filtered water
Fresh key limes (as many as needed)
Natural sea salt (not iodized)
Glass or stainless-steel bowls (avoid plastic and aluminum)

Instructions:
1. Hard Produce (apples, cucumbers ) :
 Fill a bowl with water. Add key lime juice and sea salt. Let soak for 5–10 minutes. Swish gently and rinse thoroughly.
2. Soft Produce (berries, grapes, tomatoes) :
Use key lime + sea salt solution. Soak for 5–7 minutes, rinse with care to prevent bruising.
3. Storage:
 Transfer to reusable glass jars or BPA-free freezer bags to extend freshness.

Why Choose This Method?
 Alkaline-forming ingredients
 Gentle on delicate produce
 Ideal for those with sensitivities
 Supports long-term wellness without vinegar or synthetic agents

TRADITIONAL METHOD 


Effective. Time-tested. Kitchen staple.
This method is widely used and effective for removing dirt, wax, and pesticide residue using baking soda and distilled white vinegar.

You’ll Need:
Filtered water
Distilled white vinegar (for soft produce)
Non-aluminum baking soda (for hard produce)
Glass or stainless-steel bowls

Instructions:
1. Hard Produce:
 Sprinkle baking soda over the produce. Add water. Scrub gently and rinse well.
2. Soft Produce:
 Soak in water with a splash of vinegar for 10–15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
 (Note: The water may turn brown as it lifts residue.)
3. Storage:
 Dry produce and store in glass containers or freezer-safe bags.


Why Choose This Method?
Great for deep cleansing waxy or store-bought produce
Kills bacteria and surface germs
Easy to access ingredients
Not ideal for strict alkaline or vinegar-sensitive lifestyles

Tisha’s Take:

God knows best, and His creation reflects His wisdom.
For those living an alkaline, plant-based, or holistic lifestyle, I recommend the Key Lime & Sea Salt Method. It’s gentle, effective, and honors the temple God gave you. But both options are safe and better than skipping the wash altogether.


Choose the method that fits your flow but never forget: cleansing your food is an act of self-care and spiritual reverence.