5 TIPS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE SHOPPING FOR FRESH FRUITS

 

Are you wishing to take a break from this busy world to relax and enjoy nature and everything around you? Well, everyone is busy around us, with barely any time to spend for themselves. In this age of high rush and engagements, we often don't care much about healthy food habits. But the importance of healthy food is something we should not ignore. What most people with work- responsible jobs really need is something that's easy to make and nutritious. Well, you might start by adding more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet. Despite filling your tummies with all those fast foods and easy mixes, the idea of salads, smoothies, juices, raw fruits and vegetables, and other healthy foods should be encouraged. These processes are not as complicated as they may seem. Eating more fruits should be much highlighted as it would add a higher level of vitamins and minerals to your body. It also would cool your body from the inside, thus keeping away negativity and mental stresses. Remember the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."   

 

It's always better to buy fruits that are organically produced than those that are harvested using various chemical fertilizers, hormones, pesticides, drugs, and added colors. So here are some tips to be kept in mind while going to the fresh food store for fruits. 

 

1- Look for organic certification or label 

 

As said, preference should be given to organic fruits than for those which are chemically yielded. Organic methods often use fewer pesticides, which can lead to safer produce for the consumers. If the fruit is organic you can find a five-digit number code, starting with the number 9 on the price sticker of that fruit. Organic fruits may be a bit expensive when compared to non-organic ones, but as you know, prefer quality over quantity. So, never be tempted to buy cheaper ones over costly ones. 

 

2- Shop according to the season 

 

Whether buying fruits from the fresh food nearby or online, always make your list considering the season of the year, like mangoes and watermelons in summer, and kiwis and apples in winter. Buying them of the particular season would benefit more with amazing flavor and full nutrition. Moreover, it will taste the same way as it should be. 

 

3- Do not shop a huge quantity 

 

Never shop your greens in bulk. Since fruits grown organically use much fewer pesticides and chemicals, there is a greater chance of them getting rotten easily. So, it is always better to shop them in small amounts.   

 

4- Check the quality of the fruits 

 

If you are buying fruits from a brick-and-mortar shop, always check their quality before billing. Do not buy produce that are damaged and bruised. Always try to slightly squeeze them and check whether it is ripe. Prefer buying small-sized ones, since smaller ones are extra tastier. If you are ordering your fresh food online, even then no need to worry. Go ahead and check for these qualities. Obviously, you'll be having a returning option. 

 

5- Do not keep them sealed 

 

Always keep the yields unpacked. When kept sealed chances are more that they get rotten easily. Also, keep them in cold and dry places. If kept in the refrigerator, make sure these fruits are not kept along with the meat, poultry, or fish. 

 

Another extra tip that you could consider is, the process of achieving an organic label cost much. Many farmers grow their produce organically but lack certification. So, try finding out the organically harvested fruits and try buying them locally as well. 

 

Embrace a healthy diet and thus a healthy life by eating more fresh fruits and remember to go green with the organic ones. Yeah, as it is said, it's not that easy being green. But, once you go green, you never go back. 

 

So, have a happy green life folks!