Bhubaneswar, April 27 -- The demand for fruits and vegetables has skyrocketed and so are the prices. And to meet this demand and keep the prices in check production of these food items is increased by using lots of harsh chemicals and pesticides on plants. So in this age of modernity where luxury is a necessity affording and getting chemical-free and organic fruits and vegetables have become a rarity.

Although you can avoid such food items it is always possible to remove these chemicals and pesticides at home with a few effective tips so that you do not ingest harmful and toxic substances.

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) recently released a Dietary Guideline for removing the residue of pesticides from fruits in simple steps wh...