Fruit and Veg
One of the reasons vegetables and fruit deteriorate is that they are alive and breathing. When they breath they use their own stored foods such as sugar, and so begin to lose their food value.
As soon as possible after purchase and transit the produce should be transferred to the correct storage conditions, eg greens refrigerated or potatoes to a cool dark place. Each hour with produce sitting at inappropriate temperatures decrease its shelf life.
It is interesting to discover that the natural pigments that make fruit and vegetables so colourful can help protect your body too, so a quick tip from us, choose bright colorful veges as your first option and reward your body with wonderful nutrients.