Still using the refrigerator to store food? You are OUT

Some foods can easily spoil if not properly stored, which is not only bad for your health but also a waste of money. The latest article on the American Daily Health Network published the food preservation tips summarized by nutrition expert Brian Steinsilber.

Replace plastic bags with paper bags to prevent mushrooms from becoming sticky

The most feared thing about storing mushrooms is moisture. Mushrooms stored in the refrigerator can easily get damp and become slimy. However, storing mushrooms in cardboard bags can effectively solve the problem of mushroom spoilage. Packing mushrooms in plastic bags can easily prevent moisture from dissipating, which in turn accelerates the mold growth of the mushrooms.

Spread paper towels to prevent the lettuce from wilting

There is too much humidity in the refrigerator. Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce will easily turn yellow and wilt if kept in the refrigerator for a long time, and lose their crisp taste. It is best not to put lettuce directly into the refrigerator. You should first let the water droplets on the surface of the lettuce dry in the air, then wrap the lettuce with a clean paper towel, put it in a bag and store it in the refrigerator. Or you can put a layer of paper towels in the refrigerator's crisper box to absorb moisture and extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Put an apple in it, and the potato won't sprout

Potatoes are easy to sprout. If you add an apple to the potatoes, you can effectively prevent them from sprouting and extend their shelf life.

Wrap the rhizome with plastic wrap to keep bananas longer

A few fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, release ethylene gas, which accelerates their ripening and browning. If you can't eat all the bananas within a few days, just wrap the banana rhizomes with plastic wrap to reduce ethylene emissions and slow down the ripening process of the bananas.

Give berries a vinegar bath before refrigerating them to prevent them from getting moldy

Berries such as blueberries and strawberries tend to soften and go moldy quickly. In order to extend the shelf life of berries, you may soak them in 1:3 vinegar water for a while before refrigerating them, then take them out, rinse them, drain the water and store them in the refrigerator. The vinegar kills bacteria on the berries, helping to prevent mold growth and extend their shelf life.

Wrap celery in aluminum foil to keep it from getting old

Celery will become soft if stored in the refrigerator for too long because it loses moisture. Separate the celery, wash it, drain the roots and stems, wrap them tightly in aluminum foil, and put them in the refrigerator. They can be kept fresh for several weeks. If you wrap celery in a plastic bag, the ethylene will not be able to be discharged and its aging will be accelerated.