How do I store my groceries properly?

Have you ever stood in front of the fridge and had to throw away fruit and vegetables? A common mistake is storing all of your fruit and vegetables in the fridge. There are two main problems when storing them incorrectly. They a) lose a lot of valuable nutrients and b) start to rot a lot faster.

Vitamins, for example, are sensitive to light, heat, oxygen, and moisture.

In general:

Store fruit and vegetables in a cool and dry place.

Note:

However, keep cut fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator, sealed either in a container or plastic wrap.

Here's a list of storage tips for your fruit and vegetables:

Fruit - room temperature

• Apples
• Apricots
• Bananas
• Citrus fruit (lemons, limes, oranges, etc.)
• Kiwis
• Mangos
• Melons
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pineapples
• Pomegranates
• Watermelon

Fruit - refrigerator

• Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Plums

Vegetables - room temperature

• Avocado
• Chili
• Eggplant
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Green
• Beans
• Onions
• Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Shallots
• Sweet potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Vegetables - refrigerator

• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Bell pepper
• beetroot
• Celery stalks
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Fennel
• Mushrooms
• Root vegetables (carrots, parsnip, celeriac)
• Salad (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• Sugar snap peas

Extra tip for fresh herbs

If you get your fresh herbs in a pot, they will stay fresh for an extended period. If you should still prefer packaged fresh herbs, make sure to take them out of the packaging and place them in a sealed container on a damped paper towel.

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