Fresh Produce Guide
Everyone needs to incorporate more fresh produce into their diet. Whether you are a vegan, a omnivore or somewhere in between, you can’t discount the effectiveness of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Canned and frozen produce will do in a pinch, but you should really focus your attention on buying and using fresh whenever possible.
Not only does fresh produce look better that canned or frozen, it has higher quality nutrients as well. When you go shopping at your local grocery store for fresh produce, you want to get the freshest food possible. In order to do so, just follow these simple tips.
1. Pull from the bottom or from the back
When you are looking for fresh produce, you should try finding fruits or vegetables that are at the bottom of the pile. These fruits and vegetables aren’t exposed to the general public and are less likely to be picked over and touched by the dirty hands of passersby.
2. Shop for produce last
Although the produce section is at the front of the store, you’ll want to save this part of your shopping trip for last. If you get a cucumber and then walk around the store, piling things on top of it and letting the temperature rise, it’s not going to be as fresh as if you pick it up right when you are headed to the checkout line.
3. Inspect for moldy spots or bruises
You can avoid throwing out a lot of your food by inspecting your produce carefully while you are there in the store. Even tiny bruises and spots can decrease the shelf life of your purchases by several days. Unless you’re going to be eating it right away, inspect everything carefully and avoid produce that looks like it might go south fast. Once you get home, be sure to remove the produce from the grocery bags and shake off any excess water to inhibit mold growth.
4. Transport your produce carefully
If you’re traveling more than 30 minutes from your grocery store to home, you’ll need to develop a plan to safely transport your produce. This way you can arrive with it as fresh as possible when you get home. Consider taking an ice chest with some cold packs. You can also get insulated bags and pack fresh produce on top of frozen items. In any event, keep your produce out of the sun when you travel and it will be fresh when you get home.
These tips will help you keep your produce fresh and help you eat healthfully.
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