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when pinched together.
How to store: In the fridge in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.
ARUGULA
What’s inside: Vitamin K, which may improve insulin sensitivity, offering
protection against diabetes.
Look for: Emerald green leaves that are not yellowing or limp. The smaller
the leaf, the less pungent its bite.
How to store: In the fridge in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.
ASPARAGUS
What’s inside: Folate, a B vitamin that protects the heart by helping to
reduce inflammation.
Look for: Vibrant green spears with tight purple-tinged buds. Thinner
spears are sweeter and more tender.
How to store: Trim the woody ends and stand the stalks upright in a small
amount of water in a tall container. Cover the tops with a plastic bag and
cook within a few days.
AVOCADOS
What’s inside: Plenty of cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fat.
Look for: Firm flesh. Avoid avocados with sunken, mushy spots. They
should not rattle when shaken—a sign the pit has pulled away from the
flesh.
How to store: To ripen, place avocados in a paper bag and store at room
temperature for 2 to 4 days. To speed up this process, add to the bag an
apple, which emits ripening ethylene gas. Place ripe avocados in the
fridge for up to 1 week.
BANANAS
What’s inside: Vitamin B6, which helps prevent cognitive decline,
