Ball Fruit Fresh Produce Protector 5oz (Pack of 1)

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You absolutely do not need to peel peaches before freezing—I almost never do! The peels just slip right off the peaches once they’ve defrosted, so I just freeze them with the skin on. But if you prefer to peel them before freezing, here’s how: A portion is 2 or more small fruit – for example, 2 plums, 2 satsumas, 2 kiwi fruit, 3 apricots, 6 lychees, 7 strawberries or 14 cherries. Medium fresh fruit

I like this solution a little better than those because I don’t have to open an entire can (or keep lemons/juice on hand). You can just keep Fruit-Fresh in the pantry. We only buy organic unless there is no organic version available or we have a particularly good local supplier. Our mushrooms and a couple of speciality items are wild-foraged (generally Scotland although the Country of Origin is UK to comply with EU standards of labelling). We buy in soft fruits from a local supplier throughout the summer months to decrease food miles and ensure top quality. All fresh fruit and vegetables are clearly labelled to show if they are organic or wild-foraged. Oranges are among the richest sources of vitamin C, with one medium fruit providing 78% of a person’s daily value of vitamin C. To freeze peaches whole, just slide them into a freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as you can. Easy peasy! The (big!) downside of this is that you have to wait for the entire peach to defrost to remove the pit. No tossing a whole peach into the blender for a smoothie.In the summer months, look at our soft fruit range that includes locally sourced berries along with more exotic fruits like kiwis or nectarines. Pears are superb for low-allergen diets, find out why here in our guide to all about pears. Berries are a brilliant nutrient-rich boost, they also have low GI values and so give you a sweet treat without spiking your blood sugar levels. Plums are higher in antioxidants than any other commercially available fruit our guide to plums is here. Kiwis are loaded with vitamins C, E and K and lots of soluble fibre too. They are little powerhouses that can improve your skin, enable you to sleep well and may help to lower blood pressure. Nectarines are like 'unfuzzy' peaches and are a good source of potassium and fibre which will help contribute to a healthy heart. Apricots are brilliant for eye and skin health, find out more about apricots here. Or perhaps select one of our delicious organic melons which contain vitamin A for promoting good eye health and also possess a surprisingly large range of phytonutrients including carotenoids, flavonoids and cucurbitacins. Recipes: Mix 3 Tbsp to 2 quarts of water and add sliced fruit or vegetables. Drain. Prepare recipe. One easy way to change that and hike your fruit (and veggie!) count is to literally eat the rainbow each day. "You can characterize fruit by pigment —green, yellow, orange, red, purple. Having a type of fruit that fits each color scheme is a fun and simple way to ensure you're eating a variety," London says. "You really can't go wrong with the type of fruit, the key is that more is better— so even if you're already a fruit lover, see what unfamiliar additions you can find!"

On the left, I added the Fruit-Fresh, and on the right none was added. They were both covered in the fridge. You can see how the guac without it, on the right, turned watery and brown after 8 hours in the fridge. The one with Ball Fruit-Fresh is still green and fresh looking. As a rough guide, 1 portion is the amount they can fit in the palm of their hand. 5 A Day fruit portions Small fresh fruit

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Strawberries and other colorful berries also contain a flavonoid called quercetin. This is a natural anti-inflammatory compound. Rinse them, shake off the excess water (or use a salad spinner) then spread the leaves out on a clean muslin or tea towel before rolling it up. Pop the whole thing into a large, airtight food storage box and keep it in the fridge. You'll be surprised how long the leaves stay crisp and fresh and you'll have a supply of pre-washed leaves to hand whenever you want to whip up a green salad. 2. Chop and freeze Keeping fruit unripe is just a matter of keeping it in a cool place – much like how fruit is transported to avoid it ripening too soon. The fridge is a great spot to store fruit you’re trying to keep fresh for as long as possible. Freeze Fruit You’re Not Using Straight Away

Soft herbs like parsley, coriander, dill, mint and basil can be stored upright at room temperature in a glass with cool water.

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Whenever possible, buy home-grown fruit in season - food that has been grown and harvested in its natural season and environment will have a depth of flavour and texture that can't compare to something that has travelled far or grown outside its traditional season. Cost is another factor: a couple of weeks into a product's season, prices fall. Less obvious are hidden costs such as 'food miles' (the measure of the distance a food travels from field to plate). This travel adds substantially to the carbon dioxide emissions that are contributing to climate change. Purchasing locally grown, in-season vegetables can greatly reduce the impact on the environment and helps support local producers and rural communities. As well as fibre, potassium and vitamin C, tomatoes contain choline and all of these nutrients have been shown to help with the health of the heart. Tomatoes have been widely studied for their antioxidant value, they contain excellent amounts of beta-carotene and the carotenoid lycopene which has been shown to help prevent heart disease. Find out more about our wide range of tomatoes and their amazing health benefits here. Because frozen and tinned fruit and veg keep for ages and you only use what you need it means they're less likely to be thrown away and wasted. Your combined total of drinks from fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies shouldn't be more than 150ml a day, which is a small glass.