How to Detoxify Vegetables

Most pesticides are broken down by enzymes within the plant after a certain period following spraying. When you buy fruits and vegetables, leave them out for a few days to allow time for pesticides to decompose. However, this doesn't work if you put them in the refrigerator, as the cold temperature inhibits the decomposition activity of fruit and vegetable enzymes, preventing pesticide breakdown. Simply leaving them in a cool, shaded indoor spot is sufficient, but this isn't applicable to leafy greens that spoil easily.