We all want our food to taste delicious, but did you know that the way you store food can affect its shelf life and its flavor?
So when you’re unpacking your groceries and deciding where to keep things here are some things to keep in mind.
What should you keep in the fridge?
Nut butters. Keeping nut butters in the pantry does make them easier to spread but
if you’re using natural nut butter that doesn’t contain preservatives you should be
keeping it in the fridge to extend it’s shelf life.
Apples. One of my very favorite fruits, thanks to how long you can keep them
around. Apples love the cold and if you store them in the fridge they’ll stay good for
about a month, so stock up!
Berries. These delicate little fruits should stay in the fridge, they have such a short
shelf life that too much exposure to heat and you’ll have to toss them before you get
around to eating them.
Do not refrigerate!
Here are some things you shouldn’t refrigerate, and they may surprise you!
Potatoes. The best place to store these to avoid the starches from breaking down is
in a cool, dark pantry. The best rule of thumb to know when it’s time to toss them is
to look for sprouting- a sure sign that you’ve waited to long to cook them!
Tomatoes. There’s just something about the thought of a cold, mealy tomato that
is very unappealing. Instead keep them out, away from direct sunlight, to make the
most of the fresh tomato flavor you crave.
Onions. Whole, uncut onions like to live on the counter. Instead of extending their
shelf life by keeping them in the fridge you actually end up making them soft and
mushy.
Jacqueline Banks, who grew up in Casa de Campo, is a certified holistic health counselor and busy mother.
Her focus is on helping other busy moms in all stages of motherhood keep themselves and families healthy and happy. She uses natural and organic solutions to solve individual health problems and promote clean living.
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