With fruits and vegetables playing such a big role in healthful eating, it is important to practice proper buying, storing and preparation techniques to ensure the safety of your food. Most health risks that are linked to produce can be eliminated with proper food preparation like thorough cleaning.
Below are more tips from the American Dietetic Association on safely shopping for, storing and preparing your fresh produce.
Buying
* If you go to a farmers’ market, go early to avoid produce that has been sitting out all day long.
* Buy most produce in season when possible.
* If you are not satisfied with the store’s selection, ask the produce manager if there is more available.
* Buy loose produce rather than packaged. You have more control over what you select.
* Don’t purchase produce with mold, bruises or cuts.
* Buy only the amount of produce that you will use within a week.
* Buy only pasteurized juices.
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