Master the Produce Aisle

Zucchini

Peak Season: June to August

Perfect Pick: Purchase heavy, tender zucchini with unblemished deep-green skins that are adorned with faint gold specks or strips. Smaller zucchini are sweeter and more flavorful.

Handle with Care: Refrigerate in the crisper in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.

The Payoff: Riboflavin, a B vitamin needed for red blood cell production and for converting carbohydrates to energy.