Fresh Food Storage Guide

by nurturebynaturenutritionOct 14, 2020

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="500" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1" alt="Patti McCoy" title="profile-pic" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?resize=400%2C400&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/profile-pic.png?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1 480w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" class="wp-image-31056" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Fresh Food Storage Guide

On The Counter

test-image-1

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/test-image-1.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="test-image-1" class="wp-image-32858" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Unripe Pears

test-image-2

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/test-image-2.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="test-image-2" class="wp-image-32859" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Apples

fresh-food-storage-persimmons

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-storage-persimmons.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-persimmons" class="wp-image-32867" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Persimmons

fresh-food-storage-limes

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-storage-limes.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-limes" class="wp-image-32866" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Limes

fresh-food-storage-avocado

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-storage-avocado.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-avocado" class="wp-image-32871" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Avacado

fresh-food-storage-oranges

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-storage-oranges.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-oranges" class="wp-image-32873" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Oranges

fresh-food-storage-hard-squash

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-storage-hard-squash.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-hard-squash" class="wp-image-32872" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Hard Squash

fresh-food-storage-lemons

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-storage-lemons.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-lemons" class="wp-image-32870" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Lemons

TIP!

Store counter items loose and away from sunlight, heat,and moisture.

In The Pantry

Lentils

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-lentils.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Lentils" title="Image of Lentils" class="wp-image-32883" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Lentils

A bowl of garlic sitting on a counter top.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-garlic.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A bowl of garlic sitting on a counter top." title="A bowl of garlic sitting on a counter top." class="wp-image-32882" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Garlic

A brown bowl of onions sitting on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-onions.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A brown bowl of onions sitting on a brown table." title="A brown bowl of onions sitting on a brown table." class="wp-image-32885" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Onions

Bowl of nuts

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-nuts.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Bowl of nuts" title="Bowl of nuts" class="wp-image-32884" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Nuts

Bowl of nuts and nut butter

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-nut-butter.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Bowl of nuts and nut butter" title="Bowl of nuts and nut butter" class="wp-image-32952" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Nuts Butters

Potatoes on a table falling out of a bag

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-potatoes.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Potatoes on a table falling out of a bag" title="Potatoes on a table falling out of a bag" class="wp-image-32953" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Potatoes

Bowl of rice on a brown wooden table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-rice.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Bowl of rice on a brown wooden table." title="Bowl of rice on a brown wooden table." class="wp-image-32891" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Rice

Bottle of olive oil on a brown table

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-olive-oil.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Bottle of olive oil on a brown table" title="Bottle of olive oil on a brown table" class="wp-image-32890" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Olive Oil

TIP!

Extend the shelf life of nuts by keeping them in the fridge or freezer.

The Fridge

Leeks on a brown cutting board.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fresh-food-stroage-leek.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Leeks on a brown cutting board." title="fresh-food-stroage-leek" class="wp-image-33021" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Leek

Basket of zucchini on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-zucchini.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Basket of zucchini on a brown table." title="Basket of zucchini on a brown table." class="wp-image-32935" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Zucchini

Basket of cucumbers on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-cucumber.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Basket of cucumbers on a brown table." title="Basket of cucumbers on a brown table." class="wp-image-32920" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Cucumbers

A carton and basket of eggs on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-eggs.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A carton and basket of eggs on a brown table." title="A carton and basket of eggs on a brown table." class="wp-image-32921" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Eggs

A basket of pomegranates on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-pomegrandate.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A basket of pomegranates on a brown table." title="A basket of pomegranates on a brown table." class="wp-image-32932" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Pomegranate

Tipped over basket of mushrooms on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-mushrooms.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Tipped over basket of mushrooms on a brown table." title="Tipped over basket of mushrooms on a brown table." class="wp-image-32927" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Mushrooms (In paper bag)

A brown basket of peppers on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-peppers.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A brown basket of peppers on a brown table." title="A brown basket of peppers on a brown table." class="wp-image-32931" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Peppers

3 glass containers of milk sitting on a cutting board.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-milk.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="3 glass containers of milk sitting on a cutting board." title="3 glass containers of milk sitting on a cutting board." class="wp-image-32926" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Milk

White glass bowl of raw Brussel sprouts sitting on a white table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-brussel-sprouts.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="White glass bowl of raw Brussel sprouts sitting on a white table." title="White glass bowl of raw Brussel sprouts sitting on a white table." class="wp-image-32916" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Brussel Sprouts

fresh-food-storage-avocado-2

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-storage-avocado-2.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="" title="fresh-food-storage-avocado-2" class="wp-image-32909" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Avocado

Fresh cilantro plant sitting on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-cilantro.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Fresh cilantro plant sitting on a brown table. " title="Fresh cilantro plant sitting on a brown table. " class="wp-image-32919" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Cilantro (In a jar)

Fresh celery sitting on a brown cutting board being chopped.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-celery.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Fresh celery sitting on a brown cutting board being chopped." title="Fresh celery sitting on a brown cutting board being chopped." class="wp-image-32918" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Celery

Broccoli sprouts sitting in a brown basket.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-broccoli.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Broccoli sprouts sitting in a brown basket." title="Broccoli sprouts sitting in a brown basket." class="wp-image-32941" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Broccoli

Fresh Fennel sitting on a brown cutting board.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-fennel.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Fresh Fennel sitting on a brown cutting board." title="Fresh Fennel sitting on a brown cutting board." class="wp-image-32944" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Fennel

A brown bowl of carrots sitting on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-carrots.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A brown bowl of carrots sitting on a brown table." title="A brown bowl of carrots sitting on a brown table." class="wp-image-32942" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Carrots

Raw cauliflower sitting on a white counter top.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-caulliflower.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Raw cauliflower sitting on a white counter top." title="Raw cauliflower sitting on a white counter top." class="wp-image-32943" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Cauliflower

Fresh cabbage on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-cabbage.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Fresh cabbage on a brown table." title="Fresh cabbage on a brown table." class="wp-image-32917" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Cabbage

Fresh radish sitting on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-raddish.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="Fresh radish sitting on a brown table." title="Fresh radish sitting on a brown table." class="wp-image-32933" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Radishes

A basket of fresh beets sitting on a brown table.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-beets.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A basket of fresh beets sitting on a brown table." title="A basket of fresh beets sitting on a brown table." class="wp-image-32915" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Beets

A basket of fresh kale on a countertop.

<img data-lazy-fallback="1" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://i0.wp.com/nurturebynaturenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fresh-food-stroage-kale.jpg?resize=300%2C250&ssl=1" alt="A basket of fresh kale on a countertop." title="A basket of fresh kale on a countertop." class="wp-image-32923" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Kale

TIP!

Don’t store dairy items like milk or eggs in the fridge door, since this part of the fridge does not stay cold enough.

Always refrigerate cut or peeled produce.

Keep These Separate!

Onions and potatoes, since the onions will make the potatoes sprout faster.

Fruits and vegetables, since fruits like apples and pears release gases that can make veggies spoil.

0 Comments

You must log in to post a comment.

Guides, Articles and Videos

Top 5 Questions About Paleo

Top 5 Questions About Paleo

facebookpinterestI have been living the paleo...

Client Testimonial – Racheal Mixon

Client Testimonial – Racheal Mixon

facebookpinterestShare this article!Client...

4 Fall Superfoods to boost Immunity

4 Fall Superfoods to boost Immunity

facebookpinterestWith flu season upon us, eat...

The Benefits of Hemp Milk and How to Make It

The Benefits of Hemp Milk and How to Make It

facebookpinterestHemp milk is becoming...

Newsletter

Subscribe to learn how to feel Happy, Healthy and Alive!

Newsletter

Subscribe to learn how to feel Happy, Healthy and Alive!

Newsletter

Subscribe to learn how to feel Happy, Healthy and Alive!