Pro Tips for Keeping Fruits and Vegetables Fresh

Pro Tips for Keeping , Fruits and Vegetables Fresh.
'Newsweek' offered readers some
expert advice on keeping fruits and
vegetables fresh and reducing food waste.
According to Disha Nayak, a social media influencer
with 1.3 million followers, the first step is
making sure that your storage space is clean.
Bacteria and moisture are often
the cause of rapid ripening of foods,
so it's helpful to make sure
your fridge is clean, Disha Nayak, via 'Newsweek'.
Next, Nayak recommends
using paper towels to keep
your leafy greens fresh. .
To keep your leafy greens fresh for longer
don't store them in your plastic grocery
bag in the fridge. Instead, wrap them
in a paper towel and place in the fridge.
It will last around one week
longer before turning brown, Disha Nayak, via 'Newsweek'.
The same trick can be used
to keep berries fresher longer. .
When you buy your berries, wash them
in a mix of three parts water and one part
vinegar and let them soak in that
mix for five to 10 minutes, Disha Nayak, via 'Newsweek'.
Then wash with cold water and let
them fully dry. Next, place a paper towel
in a Tupperware and toss in your berries,
then store in your fridge. The paper towel
will absorb any extra moisture,
allowing the berries to stay fresh longer, Disha Nayak, via 'Newsweek'.
Then wash with cold water and let
them fully dry. Next, place a paper towel
in a Tupperware and toss in your berries,
then store in your fridge. The paper towel
will absorb any extra moisture,
allowing the berries to stay fresh longer, Disha Nayak, via 'Newsweek'.
Nayak's next tip is to use a little
lemon juice to help cut fruits stay fresh. .
Chop your fruit and squeeze
some lemon juice on all the slices.
Then store them in a container
and place in the fridge.
The fruit will stay fresh longer, Disha Nayak, via 'Newsweek'