3 Steps to Choosing the Right Fresh Vegetables You Must Know

Vegetables can help the body get a good source of nutrients, fiber and vitamins to maintain health. Unfortunately, many still don't know how to choose the right vegetables. Mistakes are not healthy, even pain is obtained. So for that, this time Kulina will share tips for choosing vegetables to keep you and your family healthy. 

The Color of Vegetables Still Looks Fresh

 

For all types of vegetables, colors that still look fresh and not dull are the main characteristics if the vegetables are good for consumption. Especially for leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, basil, celery etc., you must choose those that are still green and bright (not yellowing and wilting). According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011, spinach and celery are among the most polluted vegetables.

Don't forget to also pay attention to whether the vegetable has white spots or not. Because it could be the remains of pesticides that have dried up. So that the vegetables you choose avoid germs and bacteria, you can soak them in salt water for about 10 minutes. After that, rinse with running water. And if you want to keep leafy vegetables fresh, wash them in cold water. Then dry thoroughly, place it in a tightly closed box, and ready to be stored in the refrigerator. 

Check Texture of Vegetables to Make Sure

Buying vegetables at the farmer's market or harvest center is the easiest way to get healthy vegetables. Small farmers usually do not use expensive pesticides on their crops because of the high prices. But to make sure you choose the right vegetables, don't forget to observe the texture and physical shape of vegetables.

In leafy vegetables, leaf bones must be clearly visible, and vegetable stems easily broken. For tubers, choose one that has a hard or non-friable texture, is not runny, and has no holes. While fruit vegetables, such as tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers. It's a good idea to choose one that is still brown or not wrinkled, whole, and not hollow. 

Eaten By Caterpillars Can Be Characteristic Of Healthy Vegetables

The existence of caterpillars in vegetables is still being debated. On the one hand, many people believe that leafy vegetables which are eaten by caterpillars indicate that they are not contaminated with excessive pesticides. On the other hand, the use of various types of poisons and pesticides in a long time can also make pests so resistant. But despite the debate, caterpillars will only eat away fresh leaves and do not contain a lot of chemical drugs.

For leafy vegetables, you can choose the ones with hollow leaves because of caterpillars. As long as the leaves are not damaged or torn on almost the entire surface. But for fruit vegetables, seeds, and tubers, you are forbidden to choose holes because of caterpillars. This is because the part of the meat eaten by caterpillars can easily rot and be contaminated with bacteria and germs that are harmful to health if consumed.

If there is no problem with the price, you can choose organic or hydroponic vegetables. Organic vegetables obviously do not use pesticides and are guaranteed safe. While hydroponic vegetables are usually planted in a greenhouse, so they will rarely be attacked by pests and it is almost impossible to use pesticides.

Enough of our articles this time may be useful for a healthy life that you live.

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