How do I safely buy fruits and vegetables?
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Below are food safety tips to keep in mind when shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables:
- 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 so 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.
Below are food safety tips to keep in mind when shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables: 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... More -
Ms. Vandana Sheth of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Watch this video to get tips on buying fresh fruits and vegetables
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB35adOezro
Watch this video to get tips on buying fresh fruits and vegetables http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB35adOezro More

