{"id":28312,"date":"2021-08-18T10:19:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T02:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=28312"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:21:56","slug":"fresh-fruits-vegetables-amezcua-bio-disc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/product-articles\/fresh-fruits-vegetables-amezcua-bio-disc\/","title":{"rendered":"Five easy-peasy ways to keep your fruits and vegetables fresh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh fruit and vegetables are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/vegetables-and-fruits\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essential to a balanced, healthy diet<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and general <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well-being<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not to mention making for delicious meals and treats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they don\u2019t often keep well. How often have you stocked up like a doomsday prepper only to find greens wilted and limp, and fruits all mouldy and rotting? Plus, the ones that do keep just taste&#8230; stale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simple solution would be to make small frequent grocery purchases. But who has the time? Plus, the ever-present threat of Covid-19 means fewer trips out and buying in bulk online to save on all those delivery costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what to do? Here\u2019re five handy tricks keeping your fruits and vegetables perky in the crisper for longer:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get it fresh<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fresher your purchases, the longer their shelf life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted, this isn\u2019t always easy to ascertain, especially if you\u2019re getting groceries from a supermarket. But <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/keep-your-produce-fresh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experts point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to certain things that can help determine the freshness of produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when buying leafy greens, look out for shrivelled, yellowing leaves. In the case of root vegetables, cabbages and onions, check to see that they feel heavy (they should!) and free of soft spots and blemishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Let energy be your guide<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to prevent spoilage is to boost the quality of fresh produce<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by placing an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2018\/05\/17\/use-amezcua-bio-disc-3-improve-well-being\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amezcua Bio Disc 3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the fridge alongside your fruits and veg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, the revolutionary Bio Disc 3, made from a unique combination of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/all-products\/amezcua-bio-disc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">granulated crystals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, works by converting harmful decay-causing frequencies into beneficial energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even wash produce with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2019\/03\/07\/amezcua-bio-disc-3-science-benefits\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water structured<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the disc to get rid of harmful stuff like pesticides, as well as improve food\u2019s quality and taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9lR_FCFTFD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">A post shared by @amezcuaofficial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keep \u2018em dry<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s recommended you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-safety-fruits-vegetables#:~:text=While%20it&#039;s%20important%20to%20wash,thoroughly%20before%20you%20store%20them.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">store fresh produce unwashed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Still, both organic and conventional fruits and veg can become exposed to bacteria, grime and other contaminants, which is why many folks prefer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it\u2019s important to dry your produce well before storing them in the fridge, as too much moisture can hasten spoilage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: Not everything should go in the fridge. Potatoes, onions, garlic or fruits like mangoes should be stored in a cool, dark place with low humidity. The trick is in knowing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20200623_food-storage-01.png\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what goes where<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bag them<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For produce that should be refrigerated, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodtrade.com\/features\/keeping-leafy-greens-fresh-without-plastic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sealing or bagging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2019em.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, leafy greens and cabbages tend to stay fresh longer when refrigerated in sealed reusable bags or containers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuff like grapes and strawberries, meanwhile, should ideally be stored in bags with tiny perforations, which help release some of their moisture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note, however, that not everything should be bagged!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keep \u2019em separated<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to consider when looking to extend the life of fresh produce is a gas called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/fruit\/harvest-and-storage-of-tree-fruits\/the-role-of-ethylene-in-fruit-ripening\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ethylene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethy-what now? Ethylene is naturally produced by fruits like apples, avocados, pears and tomatoes and can speed up the ripening process of certain other fruits and vegetables stored nearby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangoes, peaches, grapes and cucumbers are among the more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/foods-ethylene-never-store-together\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ethylene-sensitive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> produce, so keep these and other fruits and veg away from the gas-emitting ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it \u2013 five easy ways to keep your food fresh, crispy and delicious. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fresh fruit and vegetables are essential to a balanced, healthy diet, and general well-being, not to mention making for delicious meals and treats. 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