Make your farmers' market goodies last three to four days longer by creating your own produce bags. Use a pin to poke holes in a zip-top bag (about 20 holes per medium-size bag). When air flows through, it prevents the build-up of carbon dioxide, which in turn, slows the ripening process, says nutritionist Cathi Lamp of the University of California-Davis. Another stay-fresh tip: Don't peel or wash your produce until just before eating or cooking. The outer layer offers extra protection against spoilage.
Tips to Keep Produce Fresh
on February 18, 2008
By Valerie Kramer DavisFound in: Nutrition