Save Fruits, Vegetables and Money with Proper Storage

Keeping food fresh can save cash

We all have great intentions when we fill our carts with fruit, vegetables and other fresh, healthy groceries.

However, according to a study by the University of Arizona, average American households throw out a quarter of their fruit and vegetables. That adds up to a big chunk of change.

Saving some green

There are some simple steps you can take to make your food last longer. For instance, make sure fruits and vegetables are dry when you put them in the refrigerator. Store them in resealable bags with paper towels inside.

Store fruits separately from vegetables because fruits, such as apples and pears, can give off gasses that make vegetables go bad.

Staying farm fresh

Many refrigerators have egg holders in the doors, but those are the worst place for your eggs. Eggs should be left in the carton and stored at the back of the fridge. The door is the warmest part of the fridge, and eggs shouldn’t be exposed to so much air.

Delicious dairy

Sara Moulton of ABC News says that if you store your milk in glass bottles it will last twice as long. Glass gets colder and doesn’t let in as much air as cardboard. She says any glass container with a lid is the best place to store your milk. She didn’t talk about plastic versus glass, however.

Making the most of meat

That “meat” drawer in the fridge is there for a reason. It’s the coldest part of fridge, so always use it to store your meat. Make sure you store meat in resealable bags with all of the air squeezed out. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Save Fruits, Vegetables and Money with Proper Storage"