How to Keep Produce Fresh

Audra Lowe: You need lots of fresh fruits and vegetables to stay healthy, but are
there tricks to make them last longer? Jeanette Pavini is here with
some tips to help you cut down on wasting food in today’s Better
Ways to Save.

Jeanette Pavini: Thanks Audra. Well, waste not want not. American families’ are
throwing nearly a quarter of all the fresh produce they buy because
it spoils. So the key to freshness is proper storage.

All sorts of vegetables need to be stored separately. And you
should pick through berries and take any that are bruised or moldy,
then store them in a refrigerator. Don’t wash them until you’re
ready to use them and they’ll stay fresh for a day or two.

Wash lettuce and herbs in a cold water then drain, dry in a spinner
or colander. Store in a plastic bag with a few sheets of paper towel
inside the crisper of the refrigerator for up to a week. And don’t
store potatoes, onions or garlic in the fridge. Keep them in a cool,
dark and dry spot.

And remember, if you won’t use the produce, pop in a freezer bag
and freeze it.

Audra Lowe: Well, coming up on Wednesday, how to save when it comes to
travel. We all need to bargain on.