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should “snap” when gently bent.
How to store: Refrigerate, unwashed, in an unsealed bag for up to 1 week.
KALE
What’s inside: Lutein, an antioxidant in the retina that protects against
vision loss.
Look for: Dark blue-green color with moist leaves. The smaller the leaves,
the more tender the kale. Avoid wilted foliage with discolored spots.
How to store: Peppery kale is best kept in the fridge tightly wrapped in a
plastic bag pierced for aeration, where it will last 3 to 4 days.
KIWI
What’s inside: Only 56 calories for a large one and 20 percent more of the
antioxidant vitamin C than an orange.
Look for: Softness, but not too much give. Steer clear of those that are
mushy, wrinkled, or bruised with an “off” smell.
How to store: Keep at room temperature to ripen. To quicken the process,
place in a paper bag with an apple. Once ripened, place in the fridge in a
plastic bag for up to 1 week.
LEEKS
What’s inside: Good amounts of eye-protecting lutein, manganese, and
vitamins A, C, and K.
Look for: Green, crisp tops with an unblemished white root end. Gravitate
toward small to medium leeks, which are less woody and tough than
larger ones. Those with spotted or yellowing leaves should be ignored.
How to store: Loosely wrapped in plastic in the fridge, they’ll keep fresh
for a week.
LEMONS/LIMES
What’s inside: Phytonutrient liminoids, which appear to have anticancer,
