Fresh fruits and vegetables may soon become a luxury item for those who can afford chemical-free and organic items as food prices continue to soar and there is no relief from pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. Pesticide use on crops , which leaves residues in the fruits and vegetables, or the use of pesticides to clean dwellings are two possible sources of pesticide residues in our food. Once in human systems, pesticide residues can be the root of a number of acute and chronic ailments. Therefore, the first step is to get rid of the pesticides as much as we can. Although the pesticides sprayed on fruits and vegetables on fields are out of our hands as customers, there are few easy do-it-yourself tackles that can greatly reduce the residues. Dietary Guidelines for India were recently announced by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN). The recommendations have provided some straightforward actions that every family should take to eliminate any remaining pesticide conta...