17 Ways to Maximize the Nutrients from Your Fruits and Vegetables

1. Look for fresh foods that are crisp and won't wilt. Fresh = nutritious.

2. When buying fresh fruit, look for bruises on the fruit. Bruising initiates a chemical reaction that sucks out the nutrient content.

3. When purchasing a salad-in-a-bag, pay attention to the colorful potpourri of greens in the package. The more color there is, the more antioxidants and phytochemicals there are in vegetables.

4. Always choose the brightest, most colorful fruits and vegetables on store shelves. The brighter the color, the more vitamins and nutrients the product contains.

5. Switch to darker shades of green when buying lettuce. Dark-leaf lettuce, like Romaine, is richer in some B vitamins than lighter lettuce varieties such as iceberg.

6. Buy certain vegetables such as onions and bell peppers in all their different colors for more nutrients.

7. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in the season when their taste and nutrition are at their maximum level.

8. Buy local fruits and vegetables whenever you can. They tend to be richer in nutrients because they are harvested directly from the field. (A large loss of nutrients occurs when products are in transit for delivery to supermarkets.)

9. Berries are very perishable. At the grocery store, look at the bottom of the container. Staining is a sign that the fruit has been bruised or overripe. The loss of nutrients has already begun, and the fruits will spoil quickly.

10. Look for the brightest strawberries possible. The bright color signals exceptional nutritional quality. If the berries show too much whiteness in their base, they are less nutritious.

11. Smell the berries to check their freshness. A pleasant aroma indicates good taste, maturity and nutritional value.

12. Buy a variety of fruits and vegetables from food lists. The more variety of foods you eat, the healthier your diet.

13. Eat fruits and vegetables raw whenever possible. In general, raw products are healthier. The exception to the raw rule is that boiled carrots and tomatoes produce more antioxidants.

14. Cook the vegetables as soon as possible to preserve the nutrients.

15. Steaming vegetables is a great way to keep the nutrients from escaping.

16. Avoid thawing frozen fruits and vegetables before cooking. As the food thaws, microorganisms possibly present in the food may begin to multiply, spoiling the food.

17. In most cases, avoid peeling. Nutrients and fiber are lost when products are refined. Join 1xBet today, and as a special gesture, we’ll furnish you with our exclusive 1xbet promo code unlocking even more benefits for your betting experience. Seize the opportunity and enhance your rewards with 1xBet’s exciting promo code offers. 1xBet provides its members with a plethora of captivating bonuses and promotions. Whether you’re drawn to cashback on esports bets, daily jackpots, Lucky Day rewards, or VIP perks, the platform offers a diverse range of opportunities.