Easy Raw Food Storage Tips

[@FocusedLucas]

very informative! and I like the "fresh" background music haha

[@kyliewoltz7749]

She is an awesome girl who took an illness and made it into a lifestyle that reaches and encourages many. Her looks have nothing to do with anything.

[@euo5166]

Lol, the slight head tilt thing just becomes instinctive when one has long locks to keep them out of one's eyes, naturally. I used to do it myself without noticing when my hair was longer. Nothing wrong with it, you always seem so self-aware and naturally beautiful, Kristina.

[@ChristineInProgress]

Awesome tips! I have been storing my apples the wrong way! Just pulled them out of the fridge! Thanks so much!

[@Madelena714]

Thank you I tried nagging my greens, a week later they look like the day I bought them! I'm so thrilled I'm telling everyone. Thank you so much for the tips. Though my 4 yr old and I are not raw I love a few raw meals here and there and so does she. Thank for all the tips!

[@AuderPop21]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you for adding at the end, that our food is meant to go bad. It's always been a frustrating but like you said, it's a reminder that it's real food:)

[@shestudios]

Do you know how long I have been searching for a video like this???!!! Thank you.

[@catsimmons790]

I've been watching your clips back to back for a few days now to get inspired and well informed. I think you are incredible! Thank you SO much for the inspiration, the information, love and care and detailed thought that you put into everything. You are helping me change my life! I have been sick with extremely debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, and finding raw has been the best thing I have ever done. IT's inspiring me on all levels of my life, and I have been blossoming again. Looking forward to being extraordinary! I hope to someday come visit you! Thank you for EVERYTHING. Love your stuff, who you are and what your about. You've got it right girl! Love and hugs from Cape Town, South Africa :) x x x

[@michaelsb1951]

Folks.... Take a look at her backround. Look it up. This girls one who's truly making a difference in the life mission that she's been given. Read up about her. I sort of did this by accident and was pleasantly surprised. Her videos are spot on. She is one of the best you tube presenters I have ever had the privilege of listening to. Spontaneous, factual, helpful. Very inspiring! Keep producing the good work Kristina!

[@fullyrawkristina8586]

I haven't been to the grocery store in literally a LONG time. The reason is that I get all of my food from Rawfully Organic, and you can visit the site from the links above. I recommend finding a co-op or a farmer's market or buying your produce in bulk from the store. :) I buy by the case typically! :)

[@DebbieDoesSkinny]

Oh my goodness!! I just found you today and have been watching all your videos. I was thinking I wish I had a farmers market close by. I didn't know you were in HOUSTON! I'm here too. I'm so excited!

[@chalalita]

Thank you very much Kristina for the tips I'm new to the raw food lifestyle, semi raw for now and it already made a huge difference to my cycle and energy level

[@ZenLioness]

"Raw food is fast food." Love that line. True.

[@mysongs2]

Love it!! Thanks for the tips. I've been trying to go raw for several months and have slipped a few times during the transition due to becoming a little frustrated stocking and keeping fresh food! These tips have been very helpful!!! Thanks again and continued success to you!!

[@bethcrowder2266]

I think someone should start a reality show based on eating raw organic foods. Kristina, you said you lived with 6 other people that eat raw like you. What if you started a reality show based on how you guys live, what you do in a day, what you eat and have challenges that give you more opportunities. Just an idea, but one show that I would watch consistently, something that is a teaching reality show instead of all the stupid reality shows on T.V. now.

[@joybadger]

Hey Kristina, This is Joy Badger - my girls, went to middle school with you. I'm so proud of you - this video is awesome! A friend recently told me about your co-op which I will be visiting next week. She sent me this link and Brittany and I started to watch it and she goes "that's Kristina Bucaram". Very cool - can't wait to come check out the co-op. Give my best to your Mom and Dad. - Joy

[@sshawnel]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIPS THIS WILL HELP ME OUT IN MY NEW FIND RAWNESS MUCH LOVE FROM THE HEART!!!

[@RawfullyOrganic]

@melime Allow them to ripen. You can put them in a bag with apples, but sometimes just allowing them to sit and get speckled is the best!

[@KCarrilloB]

Thank you so much!! You're going to LOVE tomorrow's video!!

[@taraheath]

thank you! I always hate when my greens go bad. this helps!

[@NubianQueentv]

Excellent video!!! Tips need to be revisited.

[@kimstanley9850]

New subbie. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@suebower3967]

Thanks for your video. I'm new to raw eating and you gave a lot of helpful hints.

[@deborahholland9835]

I'm appalled with all the negative comments when all Kristina is doing is giving us ideas of how she survives on eating raw foods & the tips that have helped her to be able to live on a 9-year fully raw/vegan diet that has helped her to win a battle of Type 2 Diabetes & remain disease-free. You all should be ashamed of yourself with the many negative comments if it's not for you than keep it moving.

[@treyCcatastrophe]

I hope in a future video you can give us an in-depth tour of your refrigerator, and kitchen.

[@tallieallen397]

Very informative. Thank you!!!

[@sparklelovegansta]

Would you freeze fruit to use for smoothies if it was going bad and you want to conserve?

[@brittanyshaw6828]

I live in the US, I used to have many berry plants in my back yard as a kid. And I just found out the stable I keep my horses at has a lot too! We love picking berries! Lol!

[@kwilliekwillie]

Great tips; thank you Kristina! Love your choice of music :)

[@ChristineInProgress]

Thank you so much! I have bee fighting the fruit flies and can figure out a way to minimize them! So we just live with it... as part of the lifestyle. I will try your tip!

[@MegaAlf89]

Okay to all the people who keep complaining about her being rich, stop you are preventing yourself from living the life you want by being so negative this girl has worked hard for what she has.

[@drhymanwritesandspeakes]

Love the tips!

[@fullyrawkristina8586]

Hi! We find that it is better to have the food to feed us than to keep out and let it all go to waste every week. I figure I do a lot of good via supporting local farmers, so I hope that good outweighs my use of refrigerators ;) hugs!

[@Str8upbrah]

That's nice. Always nice to just roll by and just pick ukp what you want for the day. I love food!!!!!

[@mehan98]

Great video (as always!). But this one really helps me as I cannot seem to figure out to keep my box from going bad before the week or two are over.

[@sassyleochick]

lol, I have a stuff turn all the time, but it usually ends up in the compost bin, makes me feel a little better about not completely letting it go to waste.

[@Fantasvale]

Hi Kristina...how many fridges do you have?!

[@krpataky]

This was a great video...very informative! Thanks, Kristina. :)

[@LynnePedigoRidayReiter]

thanks for the tips on the greens!

[@oliviaclairee6321]

Lol she said keep your fridge...closed as much as you can but she had it open throughout the whole video ..lol Thanks for the tips!!! :)

[@Jahmastasunherbalist]

I like how you say you shouldn't leave your fridge doors open :) Zeer pots if you haven't heard of em are pretty cool. youtube zeer pots "How to make a pot in pot cooler" etc. The bigger the colder and more space for storage!

[@DansaMigVild]

Wow, Kristina, you should have your own TV-show! :) What do you thing of dried fruit and berries? It´s quite popular here in sweden. And I like it.

[@LaraAdrienne]

Big glass or plastic tubs with snap on lids work well for me. Some veggie storage bags can be composted, though.

[@hvester]

You have a great smile and your videos are very inspirational

[@krpataky]

@RawfullyOrganic Can also use banana hangers...allows them to ripen more evenly w/o bruising. Don't refrigerate...and keep away from other produce, if possible. Sunlight makes them ripen faster, shade, slower. Plastic bag around them slower, no bag faster. That's my experience. :) Also, ripe bananas have brown spots and no green on stems.

[@vivavaldez]

Thank you for the tips! They were very helpful!! What temp do you keep your fridge at?

[@punky298705]

WOW 2 WEEKS, I have some green bags, but they don't really work. What do you spritz the greens with? Is the food shown all the food for the people in your house or just you? It all looks so lovely and makes me want to eat it! I love your positive outlook. How do you pack your lunch for work?

[@abjkl]

Wow, fantastic video!!!!! Very helpful. Thank you.

[@Judobruce]

Kristina- Your teeth look so healthy! Can you do a video on how you take care of them? Many people complain of teeth problems on 80-10-10. Thanks! *Michelle*

[@peggymarie1214]

you should try tupperware fridgesmart containers. they keep fruit and veggies 4xs longer than normal. they are great for raw food living

[@MsCaroline07]

yeah, that's true... it's why I line the containers with paper towels, which also seem to keep the produce crisp and fresh and green for a longer time. I don't know how I would store the volume of produce I buy each week at the Farmers' Market in glass.... do they make containers that big?

[@marthajohnstonart]

nice video thanks. I have one fridge but use a huge cooler for my greens. and move them to the fridge in a few days as it opens up space. One question...What did you mean spritz the greens before storage?

[@manudo]

You are gorgeous. Thank you for your tips :) I'm starting this whole thing more recently and found that you're completely right when it comes to smoothies. I used a 'grapple' (an apple that apparently tastes like grapes) in my smoothie and I swear it fermented over night. Couldn't even drink it! :( Thanks for your tips.

[@condoz2009]

It is heartbreaking when something spoils, but I agree, you just have to take it as part of the journey. It does just show it is real food.

[@Mzkhoulette]

how about cutting & freezing fruits-veg for juicing & smoothie?

[@Snickrsnack]

You inspire me so much! Thanks! (and that totally sounded like the fresh prince song at the end. Lol)

[@rosalvamartinez582]

My question is how do you stop all those flying nats that are all around the veggies and fruit. Every time I keep fruit by kitchen counter, in less than h1 hour, there's flying nats all over. That drives me crazy. How do you do it?

[@chbar6212]

+Rose Mtz get some Bragg's raw apple cider vinegar and put about 1/2 a cup in a mason jar and then put some dish soap in the acv. the ones I get they go right into it and never come out. :)

[@eatpraybudget]

Hi. Love your videos. Question: When making juices or smoothies in the morning, What can I do to keep my juice long enough to take to work and have mid morning?

[@Ohkapi]

Great video Kristina, thank you. These tips are helpful :-)

[@MsCaroline07]

I stopped plastic bagging my greens when I realized food should never touch plastic, especially thin plastic, like wrap and produce bags. I bought some BPA free plastic storage containers that are big enough to place about 4-5 bunches of celery. I line them each week in non-chlorinated paper towels. I find that four of these containers stack nicely on each shelf. My green leafy veggies, parsley, herbs, sprouts, & cukes all stay So Fresh and Green! I used to lose greens in plastic bags - no more!

[@KRiSSiiElL]

can't you freeze the berries so it will give you more room in the fridge and also will keep longer too

[@GuacamoleKun]

I wrap my greens in a damp paper towel and put it back in the plastic bag, it keeps it good for so long, it's really the best storage tip I've ever gotten. But it's not necessary if you expect to eat it really fast. Anyway... what do you do about fruit flies??? When I have a lot of fruit out I ALWAYS get a billion fruit flies.

[@JacobsOompa]

Great vid and super spot on and forward....love it. I am 3 days in now and feel haapy that I am finally able to pump some vegies/fruits into me as opposed to nearly "zero" before. I am new on board with you "coach" lol.....between you and John Kohler....I feel like you've thrown me a life preserver...now I know how to wear it..I get my Omega VRT350 HD soon in shipping, right now use Blue Ninja which is fine until Omega arrives....Thanks so much,,hope you can follow my progress.Ken-Orlando, Fl

[@rednogo]

What about cherries? Fridge or no fridge? I can't seem to get them to last more than a few days.

[@natalieucla]

Kristina, do you recommend washing the produce before you put it in the fridge? Have you experimented to see if it lasts longer one way or the other?

[@abjkl]

What's a good way to get started... in trying to start a rotation of fruits.... ie, do you go to the supermarket every other day for the first few days and get say 4 cartons of strawberries? (Sorry, I'm a newbie) And, say, if you don't have a relationship with the store. Thanks for any ideas or directions. :-)

[@Sweetbeariesart]

In the spring and summer you could plant blue berry and strawberry plants. That would be a cheap way to get berries in the present.

[@AmandaRA2772]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. I'LL TAKE ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET IT. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CONVINCING MY HUSBAND THIS IS A GOOD THING!

[@krissysandtoes7569]

what about washing, brushing & soaking fruits and vegetables before storing them?

[@0wenfox]

all i want to say except for that fact i like your energy and work here!, is that god bless and thank you and i love the fungus having the strawberries too. im happy for them :))) haha.. love ya Kristina, be well, VERY well!

[@clock123orange]

Fresh Prince! Great job Christina!

[@plugrapls]

a good tip is to freeze your fruit or spinach when you see it starting to get too ripe and you know you wont eat it all in time. then you can use that frozen fruit to make frothy smoothies!

[@HealerAeris]

Hi, Im very interested in learning more about this 'raw' way of life. Is there a no-cost information site that you could post. I love these movies because they are open to anyone willing to learn...

[@AlexisMarieWest]

Where do you purchase the compostable bags?? :D

[@slane_design]

Does everything have to be refrigerated? Not everything is cooled in stores. Do things ripen faster in or out of the fridge? Thanks for your info!!

[@LadyEsori]

I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about freezing your produce. Do you not recommend that? It would seem like a great way to keep some things like berries and fleshy fruit fresher longer.

[@w1gross]

AWESOME vid, Kristina! :-) Way cool.

[@ALviolin888]

Hello Kristina, I live in Houston, just started to watch your video, can you give tip: where do you go to purchase fresh greens and veg and fruits? Thx.

[@tigergreg8]

I am curious about one thing though. Being I'm in the midst of a hurricane here on the East Coast, I was wondering what preparations you have made in case their is a power shortage. Do you have back-up for all that food? Would love to know how your doing it, if so. Thanks for the vid.

[@mariegracebrabandt8028]

Super helpful! Thanks Hun 😘

[@jerkwang69]

In West Philadelphia born 'n raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days.

[@davetmohammed]

Great life lesson, too!

[@rwg727]

great vid, Kristina! Richard

[@sykesmeoutjay]

Are those bags different from the bags grocery stores provide in the produce section? I keep produce in those bags and put a paper towel in to absorb the moisture and they seem to last longer.

[@Lulabellexd]

This is incredibly helpful Kristi - thank you :-) x

[@Ezekielkok]

i live in the tropicals. its v hot here and i doubt fruits and vegs last that long as compared to where you reside. id love to stock up too and eat like you do.

[@r0tdra0]

Hi Kristina, RAW FOOD TRAVEL? I watched your traveling on a raw food diet. I found this really helpful. What type of food do you advise for the first 2 days until other raw food sources can be obtained. Thanks so much!

[@KCarrilloB]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!

[@kolokeahoughton5836]

What do you think of The FOOD SAVER CONTAINER? I find they keep my strawberry and grapes lasting longer.

[@uniquestylist]

I found this video helpful thank you!

[@SpencerWhitman]

Do you use ethylene absorbers? I've used a green one that looks like a hockey puck in the past and found it to slow down how quickly things go bad but have seen others recently and wondered if you had any recommendations?

[@debadev2179]

how often do you eat is it set meals like breakfast lunch etc or 6 times a day or when you are hungry

[@iloveafrikadesigns]

what about storing pawpaw or papaya - i dont eat a whole one at once especially when they are big and i find by the next day it's all soft even though it's in a plastic bag in the fridge.

[@curvbyb5qua3]

I just love your theme music!!!

[@ANIMALKISSING]

another great video from you, thanks!

[@namdlefhtes]

You have a better produce section than my supermarket.

[@smoothies4life]

what do u spray ur greens with before storing in bags?

[@anniehobart9961]

do you wash the veggies and fruits before you put them in the refrigerator? like me for example I can't buy organic all the time, I tried to eat raw, what I do before I eat vegetables or fruits I soak them in water & vinegar for 5 min., rinse, prep & eat. Is this safe & good enough?

[@litieguai6306]

1) She takes no profit from the co-op and buys food in bulk among other things to save LOTS of money. 2) She follows 80/10/10, so 10% fat. Avocado, coconut. Tell me those aren't healthy natural fats. 3) whatever she looks fantastic! she's got a small frame in the first place. Much love.

[@mc2gregory]

This really was a very helpful video. Thank you! (: