Choosing And Storing Fresh Produce To Maximize Nutrition
We need to be ever vigilant about buying fresh produce. So
much food these days is depleted of nutrition for various reasons.
If possible, buy organic fruit, vegetables and meat so that you are
reducing your intake of pesticides and other chemicals.
In
some places organic food is simply not available or, if it is, then
it may be very expensive. So, do the best you can under your
own particular circumstances.
If you have a back yard and
plenty of sunshine then have a go at growing your own vegetables and
fruit.
Nothing
tastes better than home grown tomatoes and strawberries so start with those and
proceed to others as you gain more confidence.
Always aim to buy fresh produce when it
is in season as that is when it is
cheapest and most nutritious. Think about how you store
your fresh produce. Quality and nutrition can be compromised
by poor storage habits. Helpful ideas are listed in the
categories below:
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