10 tips to keep foods fresh and nutritious as long as possible
November 14, 2017 • By Shirley Marie Bradby
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Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is not just a habit that is good for our taste buds but also for our health in general, because keeping these foods fresh helps them to retain their nutritional value.
Unfortunately, however, we are well aware that for most of us, it is not possible to go to the farmer's market every day to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables.
Therefore, here in this article, we offer a few tips that ensure that the fresh foods you buy remain fresh, moist, and aromatic for as long as possible. Here is how to conserve some common foods.
Leftover lettuce keeps better when wrapped in absorbent paper towels, as this will eliminate excess moisture.
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Yoghurt and fresh cheeses such as sour cream and cottage cheese must be stored upside down! In this way, air infiltration is avoided which is the cause of the growth of bacteria.
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Basil and green leafy vegetables can be stored in hermetic containers to preserve their aroma.
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Honey can last for years, but it must be stored properly! The ideal storage container is a well-sealed glass jar because when stored in other containers, honey may oxidize.
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Extra tomato sauce can also be frozen. Just put it in a plastic freezer bag, then after about an hour in the freezer, you can divide the sauce into single-use portions to utilize whenever you want!
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Have you bought too much milk? You can freeze it! Remember that it will increase volume once frozen and to not store it for more than six weeks.
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Preserving carrots in sand prevents wilting, re-growth and rotting.
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Fresh onions should be stored in a jar or glass of water. This method will preserve them for a long time and indeed they will continue to grow!
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If you have exaggerated and bought too many eggs, you can add a pinch of salt and freeze them in an ice tray!
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Apples can stay in the refrigerator for an infinite amount of time! But be careful, and make sure that they are not touching each other.
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