What prevents you from eating fresh fruits and vegetables? A barrier I hear frequently is that fresh produce spoils and goes bad too quickly and ends up being thrown away before people have a chance to eat it. Granted this is still an excuse, I can see how this can be a possible barrier, and I am all about removing barriers to healthy eating.
One way to make sure that you are preserving your fruits and vegetables and keeping them as fresh as you possibly can is to store them properly! I found a link on morematters.org that addresses optimal storing techniques for preserving the flavor of your fresh fruits and vegetables! Here is what I have learned:
That is probably more information about storing fruits and vegetables than you ever wanted to know! However, follow these guidelines above and you are sure to get the most out of the produce you purchase!
Do you have any helpful hints that help to keep your produce fresh?