How To Keep Your Fruits & Veggies Fresh: Our Top 7 Food Storage Tips

[@debbieb9815]

Great video! One more tip: add two tablespoons of white vinegar to a bowl of water. Dip all your berries and fruits in this then let them dry on a clean towel before putting into the fridge. It kills the bacteria that causes them to rot. They should last longer. You won’t taste the vinegar once they are dry.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a million! Will give it a try!!

[@KellyC12070]

I soak all my fruits/veggies in a big bowl of vinegar+water. The berries last longer plus it removes pesticides and cleans the produce. Love your videos.

[@EatMoveRest]

Great tip, we will give it a try!

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

What kind of ratio? I would imagine if you go too strong, you just end up with all your fruits and veggies with a vinegar flavor...giggle. Do you use just white vinegar?

[@KellyC12070]

@@TheStoneWhisperer I don’t really measure. Maybe 1/4-1/2 Cup for a big big bowl of water. Then I rinse the fruit/veg. There isn’t any vinegar flavor/smell remaining. I alternate with baking soda now. Sometimes vinegar, sometimes baking soda(removes pesticides)

[@truesight91]

While there is no actual proof that it removes pesticides, It may only removes the pesticides in the skin, what about the pesticides inside of the fruit? they are sprayed throughout all stages of growth.

[@kevleif8545]

I can feel the health trough my screen when you open your fridge😱

[@EatMoveRest]

Yay!!😄🙌

[@LifewithSerenityAllthingsgood]

yes!

[@chishachifunda9756]

U can say that again

[@NicoleDeAngelis]

My lettuce I also keep in a plastic box in my fridge with paper towels in between layers. It can last over a week. I use a big box and keep kale and all leafy greens.

[@bobbifarrell5919]

I ferment some foods or dehydrate them if I see them not looking so good. Then when I want to slow cook a roast, I put them into a crockpot with my fermented vegetables, herbs and it is delicious.

[@mariakehr-raggay2658]

Thanks for this video! 😊 There are also ways to refresh wilted, shriveled veg - e.g. Put wilted leaves in a bowl of water, some ice cubes and couple hours in the fridge and they'll expand and be nice and crunchy again. The same for soft wrinkly root vegetables carrots, radishes etc. (no ice cubes needed). Carrots are also best stored in a jar with some water like the asparagus in the video. Also make sure to see if at least part of a fruit or vegetable can be saved.

[@mariakehr-raggay2658]

The issue is that these veggies over time loose liquid so the point is to add that liquid back to them

[@feliciaf.4971]

Amazing video. I'm trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and I needed tips on storing. Thanks so much.

[@rosedegraaf993]

Just discovered your channel and love it! Almost five months of WFPB and trying to get healthy @ 63 years old. I wish I had started this year's earlier.💕

[@EatMoveRest]

It's never to late to see amazing changes! We're so glad you found our channel, thanks for connecting with us and good luck on your health journey! :)

[@AngelaM72]

Ich starte mit 51 und wünschte auch, ich hätte all das früher gewusst

[@angelmitra7148]

so very helpful for college students who're towards the end of college and eating real food and want to start storing it (searched this video after I found molded figs)

[@EatMoveRest]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful to you!!

[@timothygorsuch2056]

Berries do great if there rinced dried and diced in quarters then put back in container with several layers of paper towls! Then referigerate easy to grab and use!

[@EatMoveRest]

Timothy Gorsuch thanks for the tip!!

[@maryjoymath3545]

U are a true picture of a healthy family. Vegan family is doable, well done!🦋

[@sheebareneefoofoo2620]

I can see you both look really healthy. I would love to go all natural..my health would improve..any meal plan videos???

[@EatMoveRest]

Cynthia Mays no meal plan videos, but maybe we should do that! The best way to start is with breakfast-and we suggest smoothies!

[@amandawelch549]

Anothertip is you canstore leafy veggies with a papertowel between theleaves to absorb moisture after washing and they will last forever. Also blue apple is really helpful in absorbing co2!

[@marcelg423]

Thanks guys

[@EatMoveRest]

Derek Gerton absolutely!

[@sandracarli1110]

If you wrap salads in some wet kitchen paper, they last longer. Kale can be washed and frozen in a bag without the stems. It crumbles easily when you take it out to use on salads or in smoothies.

[@EatMoveRest]

Cool thanks for the tips!

[@sandracarli1110]

@@EatMoveRest You are welcome. I love your colourful clips!

[@emilyrissling9703]

VERY Motivating,you live soo healthy,thank you for Sharering your your VERY good ideas

[@EatMoveRest]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@carolrowe-jones3248]

Wow, thanks so much! Great storage information....

[@EatMoveRest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Leo_34409]

Berries washed dryed in a mason jar with lid no water last for weeks in the refrigerator. Lemons and limes in a sealed bag no water in the refrigerator also last weeks.

[@welovelife5773]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! Im starting to love fruits and veggies and Im planning to buy tomorrow. Im groceryholic so I might buy tons of fruits and veg and now I know what to do if I become a little crazyyyyyyy tomorrow.

[@EatMoveRest]

JA Luxx yay! We’re glad this vid was helpful! Enjoy your groceries!😄🙌🏻💚💚💚💚

[@tomhackman8115]

just buy what u need as little as possiblle n buy fresh

[@lourdesgallegos7508]

You have helped me to change the way I eat, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@amandawoodruff4491]

Unwashed berries in a mason jar in the fridge lengthens the life and keeps things like grapes more “crisp”. Lettuce 🥬 washed chopped and put in a reusable ziplock with a paper towel and then not sealed all the way keeps it and makes it easy to grab for salads too. The cilantro trick works for most of the other fresh herbs too. I keep my onions in the veggie drawer, makes you not cry while chopping. Nuts in mason jars and in the fridge too!

[@xenagray]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very straight forward and so helpful. My husband and I are switching to a much healthier and eco-friendly lifestyle, very excited!

[@healthyalyona]

Thank you so much for the great tips 😘

[@nemo82mi]

Thank you for a great tips. I always end up throwing fruit and veg at the end. Definitely eat them regularly is the best tips

[@EatMoveRest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amore1030]

So helpful ! Thanks 🤗🤗

[@EatMoveRest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ninasosa7910]

So helpful! Thanks guys!!

[@talkswithtaty8595]

This was great and soo satisfying LOL

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!

[@lauraaqui219]

If you wrap moist vegetables or veg with high water content, in tin foil, silver foil it will last and keep fresh two times longer, the foil keeps moisture in the veg stops it from escaping, try it

[@amitas7047]

Are u referring to cilantro corriander spinach types veggies ...they go do bad in my tropical climate

[@lauraaqui219]

@@amitas7047 no using foil as a wrap is for celery, lettuce, aubergine, and any solid types of vegetables, to prevent growth of fungus and extend the life of the food sell by date, I have not recommended it for herbs which can be frozen in ice cubes, and used later when needed I have not found a solution to keep spinach longer, but you could try keeping it in foil and see if it works, i have not tried that, yet, the reason it goes off quickly is because of it's high water moisture content, keeping it in a bag also increases the bacteria which encourages moisture to grow fungus on it. Give the foil a try and let me know if it worked for you. Thank you.

[@amitas7047]

@@lauraaqui219 sure will try n revert...avoiding getting any spinach these few months as we are in monsoon season n somehow I dread picking wet spinach 😄

[@elizabethbrzek]

nuts go rancid. I keep all nuts and seeds, basically anything that contains oil, in the fridge. Also, somewhere I got the tip of putting a paper towel in the container of spinach to absorb the moisture. I take some out and shake the closed container for air to circulate before placing the paper towel on top and then close. Keeps so much longer.

[@EatMoveRest]

Elizabeth B thanks for these helpful tips!!

[@imannaomi6646]

Yes. You are right. I put paper towels on my greens too. Works really well.

[@ffeff8353]

I freeze my nuts and seeds. They last so much longer! You can use them right out of the freezer for cooking, and I regularly defrost a small portion about once a week, that I put in my morning porridge or eat as a snack.

[@loveishappiness7330]

Ffeff, great tip about nuts.

[@2missnic]

Thanks guys, loved it

[@EatMoveRest]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ALEX9080]

you guys look super healthy. You guys eat healthy. That is my dream one day.....to have a kitchen like yours, be super fit, happy, and healthy.

[@freedomandtruth99]

OH. MY. WORD. I Love Love Love Love this video. Everything about it. You covered all the things I needed to know and even the stuff I didn't realize I needed to know. Thank you!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for tuning in! :)

[@pandorar1388]

Hi Guys, Great, Informative and fun video, I learned so much....Thanks! I do want to offer some advice on leafy greens for those of us who don't eat them enough unless they are ready to grab and eat right out of the fridge.....I know it's best to wash only right before eating them, but, for example, if I want to make a salad, the thought of having to wash AND DRY my greens first sometimes stops me....so, I find if I wash my greens as soon as I get them home, lay them on clean tea towels to dry for a couple hours, then put them in airtight containers in the fridge, they will last 7-10 days! Knowing I can just grab ready to eat greens is helpful for me.

[@EatMoveRest]

Ron Stallworth thanks for the great advice! So glad you enjoyed this vid!

[@musicisourhome816]

I'd like to say thank you so much this video helped me with organizing my food for the first time in my life actually I'm trying to eat and have my daughter eat more healthily and naturally so to figure out how to allow our fruits and veggies and other important food items to last longer was so great thank you so much for this learning experience you've gained a subscriber

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe yay! We are beyond thrilled to hear that! So glad you’re finding a healthier path!!!

[@gilbertchcs]

Super great video. I was inspired to go to my garage and get a steel wire golf ball bucket to act as our fruit container...super cool. Thanks!

[@V3ganBr33]

Berries tend to do best if you put them in the fridge in hard after washing

[@gabrielaperalta9088]

What about chia seeds and milled flax seeds? In mason jars in the pantry or fridge?

[@EatMoveRest]

If possible I say fridge!

[@joelegrand5903]

My home grown organic butternut squash lasted for six months in the kitchen. The last squash was a little drier than the ones eaten fresh in October, but still tastful when cooked.

[@EatMoveRest]

That’s seriously amazing!!

[@socialgoingup8634]

Great tips!! Thank you 😊

[@dawnkeckley7502]

Awesome video. It’s amazing how such nutritious foods are so beautiful. It makes me excited for the garden this year.

[@ell338]

Finally,a video that is helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@ruthwright6247]

Very helpful tips ...Thank you !

[@EatMoveRest]

You are so welcome!

[@marystarr1236]

Great video ❤️🙏🏻

[@tegangrindlay2613]

I find greens do well in Tupperware when rinsed and dried with paper towel or clean tea towels top and bottom

[@disneyfanatic9658]

Excellent presentation.

[@angelaclayton2434]

What’s the best way to store potatoes, onion, sweet potatoes? It’s very humid where I live and can’t keep them from sprouting or going bad.

[@EatMoveRest]

We store ours in a dark cupboard!

[@elizabethgallaway7923]

I love this, it's so helpful! I will be rewatching again in the future. 🤗

[@EatMoveRest]

Woohoo! So glad to hear that!

[@pixiesanchez9195]

There was a trick for celery I saw you separated each stalk cutting the bottom and put them into a glass of water in the shelf and they’ll last longer another tip was with bananas you put cling film or tin foil, cling film is better but anything like that round the top where they join together it’ll last longer as that part goes off first 🙂

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes! We've seen that too--super cool!

[@KonservativeKim]

Tell Dusty he made me smile re Tractor Supply Co farmer buckets as I have tons of stainless steel buckets & bowls as have always used them for our animals as plastic isnt good for them! 😊

[@amandamorales8551]

Hi Erin 🤗 you guys are great. I actually soak my berries (all but rasberries) in a 1cup vingear:3 cup water solution to kill off any bacterious spores off the berries, which is usually why they go bad so fast 🥺... I still try to eat them first tho, because even after cleaning them with the vinegar solution, they still tend to go bad before my greens 🤦🏼‍♀️. Hope you like this trick 😁

[@proofreader81]

Thank you for the vid. Its very helpful during lockdown. I seriously dont know how to keep this things fresh.

[@EatMoveRest]

So glad to help you out!

[@missjessicax]

Amazing video as always! 👏🏼I have read places that berries shouldn’t be washed until ready to be eaten, I find they don’t rot as quick this way! Also I love my green onions and want to share that chopping them up and storing in container lasts very long or if you don’t want to chop them, put a moist paper towel around the green onions every couple days to keep fresh :)

[@besslifetv]

I've read the same thing about berries and onions.

[@AdrianaGomezGarlandofGrace]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@paulagrady6033]

Awesome couple!! I’ve stored my potatoes separately from onions. The bucket idea is a good one , however two of them would be best.

[@fitta74]

I decided to go vegan thanks to your channel!

[@EatMoveRest]

Yay! Glad to hear that!

[@kdjec16]

What you call that stretchable cover to store the mushroom?

[@woodswal]

Those $tree stay fresh longer containers actually work. I store sweet peppers in them. I wish they made larger ones but ......

[@risafey]

Oh my gosh. The inside of your fridge looks like a beautiful forest

[@EatMoveRest]

Biscochitos Galletita thanks a million! We’re glad you found those tricks useful!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ghochwallner]

I wrap leafy greens in a damp kitchen towel and then put it in the fridge. seems to keep it fresh much longer

[@flowerCHILDbebe]

Fantastic video thank you

[@ashleykowalski8355]

Wow this is so helpful! Had no idea about tomatoes and sweet potatoes/onions/garlic!

[@EatMoveRest]

Ashley Cowan ☺️🙌💚💚💚

[@kiminthekitchen]

I soak my greens in my kitchen sink with cold water and a tbs of baking soda. Then put in in a container with a clothe on the bottom and on top. My baby spinach last 2 weeks and no slime

[@EatMoveRest]

Kim B Beauty great tips! Thanks for sharing!!👌💚

[@janmoran8372]

Thank you for your beautiful, helpful and informative videos. I watch you guys everyday on Instagram and love your story!

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe we are so happy to hear all of that! Thanks for your love and support!!

[@Aria-tq2ig]

Lazy suzan hahahaha cute, I call it a Lazy Suzie.

[@reginen4788]

Do you wash all of your veggies that are in the fridge in advance?

[@EatMoveRest]

No not usually!

[@libertadvalerio870]

You guys are awesome! Thank you, love the reusable mesh bag idea!

[@sherminn]

Where do you buy the stretchy covers, in replacement of cling wrap? Thanks, Roxanne

[@EatMoveRest]

Amazon!

[@sherminn]

Ok great, and what is the name of them? Kindly, Roxanne

[@bre6916]

😘thanks for sharing 👍

[@meaganalexander789]

You guys should be at 1 million subscribers your so helpful

[@sullivx]

So complete! Thank you!

[@teresaoshlo8257]

Please please show us how you use those greens!!

[@michelleraw2896]

Sooooo helpful! I love your content such a beautiful family thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

We are so happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@lindanehls8115]

I tend to freeze my berries. Then, no worries being single

[@randg1405]

Remember always wash fruit and vegetables before storing. Dont buy too much food unless you can freeze it before it goes off. Food is precious and you don't want to waste anything.

[@EatMoveRest]

Definitely! Great reminders!

[@veraparker9987]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Videos! Keep 'em coming! Thanks for all the information AND INSPIRATION!

[@EatMoveRest]

Vera Parker thanks a million! We’re so happy to hear that! More goods to come soon!!!

[@rosabella4440]

Very helpful tips and oh my gosh!! The last one ... yup I DO just need to eat those greens ! ❤️❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

Rosa bella WOOHOO! That’s what we like to hear! Thanks for leaving us some love!

[@brandycrawford90]

Thank you have learned a lot!😊

[@EatMoveRest]

I'm so glad!

[@Katobats]

Great healthy content

[@EatMoveRest]

thanks!

[@moizhussainshah8718]

Your kitchen is so beautiful and clean.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a bunch!

[@ewoolwine]

These are great tips, thank you!

[@EatMoveRest]

You are so welcome!

[@theunattractivemale]

I rinse my berries, dry them and mix them up in a Gallon size zip lock bag and freeze them for smoothies

[@EatMoveRest]

The Unattractive Male great tip!

[@kknaan]

Omg yes! thank you I needed this video!

[@wondermachingura]

Thanks for the tips guys

[@EatMoveRest]

You got it!🙌

[@charioneal2200]

I’m so late to the party, but I just want more info on that aloe + succulent bowl in the background. Gorgeous.

[@EatMoveRest]

Just bought a bunch of little succulents and put them in a pot together!! Mist them weekly!

[@LifewithSerenityAllthingsgood]

Better late then never baby!! :)

[@axanastanislava3784]

Could you two please make a video on dehydrating your buckwheat?! More information on how you sprout them (if you do etc). I just got a dehydrator and would love to hear your recipes/ideas :) thank you for the amazing video!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Here's fun one to try! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jNeqtnpclomZo

[@ysaram9696]

Thank you very much your videos are awesome I am eating more fruits and vegetables in my diet Your family is adorable Saludos de Peru

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a bunch, we’re so glad to hear that!!

[@pratisthasingh1299]

😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 Thanks

[@pmmrfan9892]

You have taught us so much, thank you 🙏💚

[@EatMoveRest]

You are so welcome!

[@amybell3733]

Always good info from you two! Thank you for sharing!

[@EatMoveRest]

Amy Bell thank you thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!☺️

[@sydneyalisonbaker]

Another awesome video! You two are my favorite channel!

[@EatMoveRest]

Sydney Baker wow! Thank you SO MUCH, Sydney!!🙏🙏💚☺️☺️

[@beatrizkremer1193]

Your videos are always very helpful and interesting.it is obvious that you put a lot of effort into your videos. 😊😊 Maybe you could do a video in which you talk about vegan protein powder and what to look for when buying some. Also I would love to see more what i/we eat in a day and grocery hauls. 😊😊

[@EatMoveRest]

Beatriz Kremer awesome, thanks for the great ideas! We’d love to share more of those! Stay tuned...🙌🏻💚

[@jdodge3418]

I made your curry dish and its awesome!!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Yay! Glad to hear it!

[@yamariscruz1219]

Thanks I enjoyed all your tips and learn some new ones like the potatoes one! I also use a machine called the Berry Breeze and it helps food last longer, especially the greens herbs.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rohitmallahmallah7476]

I am searching related to my study but i find it it really helpful

[@TheAnianite]

During Summer I can't leave any fresh produce on the kitchen counters due to the "fruit flies" (in reality young flies soon to become adult ones. Not real fruit flies, which stay the same small size as adults. The ones I have grow to adult fly size). I live surrounded by restaurants, so the alleys are packed with garbage and flies. Plus, I have to keep my windows open for fresh air or for the AC to work (I face South, so it gets extremely hot without AC). So what do you recommend?

[@EatMoveRest]

Make a mixture of dish soap and apple cider vinegar in a jar and cover the top with Saran Wrap and poke little holes in it. It works great as a fly trap!

[@judykurtz1]

After dehydrating buckwheat, do you then cook as directed on pkg?

[@EatMoveRest]

Yep!

[@Bonniethecreative]

In the Caribbean it's quite the opposite my apples, plums, pears last long on my counter top lol

[@JaclynAmberJoy]

Thank you forthe pointers! I want to live like this!!! I'm working really hard on having zero food waste. I've had some oranges in my fridge for maybe 3 months and somehow they are absolutely delicious. I often wonder why the heck I forget to eat things.

[@EatMoveRest]

JaclynAmberJoy you are so welcome! Yes you’ll get the hang of it eventually...we’re still working on it too!

[@kristi1378]

Wow! Thank you. Very helpful, and BTW you two are a beautiful couple.

[@EatMoveRest]

Awe thank you so much!!

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Living in an apartment where it is mainly warm all the time (no air conditioner) and sunlight shining into your kitchen, I don't think I can store anything outside my fridge. Can you store mushroom in a glass container (not using any plastic)? I don't have that cover you own and never seen them in any stores.

[@EatMoveRest]

Chris Harrison you definitely can store mushrooms that way!