Berry-Berry Fresh

It's always disappointing after you purchase berries only to find them beginning to turn and covered in mold just a few days later. Here's an easy hack to solve this dilemma!

Berries are antioxidant superstars, keep them fresh as long as you can!

A little vinegar solution can keep that fuzzy mold off your delicate summertime berries and extend their shelf life.

Supplies:

• white vinegar
• water
• salad spinner
• paper towels

Preparation:

• wash berries in bowl with 3 cups water mixed with 1 cup white vinegar
• drain in a colander and rinse under running water
• place berries in salad spinner lined with paper towels
• spin until berries are completely dry
• store berries in paper towel-lined sealable container, keeping lid slightly open to allow excess moisture to escape

Why This Works:
The vinegar and water solution destroys bacteria and mold spores, helping the berries last longer.

Benefits:

• raspberries last a week or more and strawberries almost two weeks

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Reference: 100 Best health Foods, Eat This Not That, Cooking Light What to Eat
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