Vegetables that last the longest in the fridge

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So I've been trying to eat clean but the problem I'm running into is my vegetables tend to go bad before I get a chance to enjoy them them can you guys help me select veggies that last longer in the fridge.

So far I've picking up:
  1. Beets
  2. Potatoes
  3. Asparagus (stored in a mason jar and water)
  4. christophine
I'm looking for more veggies that taste great and store well for 1-2 weeks. Recommend some more brehs :feedme:
 

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Cabbage stores quite well

Brussel sprouts can last a good long while too.

Just tear off the outter leaves that may have turned dark or gone bad.

I've stored big bags of chopped kale a good while too.


The key to keeping vegetables is to have a clean, well tempered fridge. Too cold and your veggies will wilt and dies prematurely and too much water will build condensation, causing water spots that turn into rot.

I've store spaghetti and butternut squash in the fridge for ages.
 

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Cucumbers, peppers, squash, tomatoes. These can hold up for maybe 5 days. Your best bet is to freeze them
 

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:patrice: What blows my minds is if these vegetables go bad so quickly how are they transported and how long are they kept in the groceries stores?
 

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two things i would suggest (but this is just me)

1st, personally i wouldnt be leaving any food for 1-2 weeks

eating fresh is the first step in eating clean

if you letting your veggies slowly lose their nutritional value like that, you might as well not bother


2nd, dont fukk with frozen food

frozen food is processed food

also, you gotta think about it, freezing food is a very violent way to try and preserve something

if you're going for preserved methods, try pickled and fermented (good for alkaline foods)



i live in the city, commute everyday, pass numerous supermarkets and have a convenience store on my block

i live off vegetable curries and soups and salads, slowly topping up my fridge/cupboard with what i need on a day to day basis

sometimes its as simple as picking up a tomato on my way home just to make the last piece of the puzzle on a meal i know otherwise i got all the ingredients for

(random one) but i've just started washing my fruit and vegetables properly. proper method is to soak em in water with half a cup of organic cider vinegar in there for about 10 mins. rinse and youre good to go. this draws pesticides, sprays and even wax off you veggies. it also helps keep them fresher for longer, especially the more delicate fruits, berries and that



hope that helps
 
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two things i would suggest (but this is just me)

1st, personally i wouldnt be leaving any food for 1-2 weeks

eating fresh is the first step in eating clean

if you letting your veggies slowly lose their nutritional value like that, you might as well not bother


2nd, dont fukk with frozen food

frozen food is processed food

also, you gotta think about it, freezing food is a very violent way to try and preserve something


if you're going for preserved methods, try pickled and fermented (good for alkaline foods)



i live in the city, commute everyday, pass numerous supermarkets and have a convenience store on my block

i live off vegetable curries and soups and salads, slowly topping up my fridge/cupboard with what i need on a day to day basis

sometimes its as simple as picking up a tomato on my way home just to make the last piece of the puzzle on a meal i know otherwise i got all the ingredients for

(random one) but i've just started washing my fruit and vegetables properly. proper method is to soak em in water with half a cup of organic cider vinegar in there for about 10 mins. rinse and youre good to go. this draws pesticides, sprays and even wax off you veggies. it also helps keep them fresher for longer, especially the more delicate fruits, berries and that



hope that helps

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