The healthier food is, the shorter its shelf life is. This is because there are zero preservatives, chemicals, or artificial additives. If you’re getting worried about where and how to store all your fresh produce, there are lots of ways to keep it fresh for longer. With these tips and tricks on how to keep your vegetables and fruits, you’ll not only save time, energy, and money — but you’ll be feeding your body more nutritious and healthy food!

At Bright Side, we make it our mission to help you have brighter days ahead. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to keep and eat more fruits and vegetables, which will keep you strong and energized!

1. Store coffee beans in the freezer.

“Add a little bit of lemon juice to sliced apples to keep them from turning brown. (These apples were sliced yesterday.)”

3. Rinse strawberries in vinegar.

Greens, like lettuce, herbs, and spinach tend to bruise easily. Because they are fragile and have a high water content, they tend to wilt fast when they are exposed to air, heat, and humidity.

To keep your greens crisp and blemish free, do the following:

Gently wash the leaves in cool water or use a vegetable cleanser. Pat them gently in between sheets of paper towels or place them in a salad spinner to remove excess water. Wrap the leaves up in a clean paper towel. Do this to them in batches. (Tip: Make each batch good for one portion, so you can just grab it for your next salad). Place them in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator.

5. Keep mushrooms in paper bags.

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Similar to fruits like apples, bananas, and pears, avocado flesh has the tendency to brown once it’s been cut open. This is due to a process called oxidation. The browning occurs when the enzymes found in certain fruits are exposed to oxygen. Storing an avocado face-down in a container with some water and a spritz of something acidic, such as lemon juice or vinegar, can prevent it from browning too fast and will help keep the fruit fresh for longer.

Bonus

Fruits & Vegetables You Should Store in the Fridge:

Leafy Greens Berries Broccoli Carrots Ripe fruits and vegetables Fresh herbs Citrus fruits Apples Asparagus

Fruits & Vegetables You Should Leave at Room Temperature:

Tomatoes Potatoes Onions Squash Garlic Yams Bananas Unripe fruits & vegetables (allow them to ripen first, that transfer them to the fridge)

Do you know of any other techniques for how to make your fruits and vegetables last longer?