Do you routinely throw $5 bills away just for kicks? Probably not. And very few of us light candles with dollar bills, no matter how much we may have loved Scrooge McDuck. But that's basically what you're doing whenever you go grocery shopping. According to recent statistics, 40 percent of the food that's grown and sold in the United States is wasted. The biggest loss category? Fresh produce. But rather than resort to salty, bland canned food that'll never rot, get smarter about how you shop. We've compiled a list of
12 Budget-Friendly Produce Picksthat last for months when properly stored.
Bonus Tip: Spraying produce with vinegar and hydrogen peroxide can virtually eliminate disease-causing bacteria. For more tips on cleaning everything from carrots to cutting boards, check out these
3 Simple Homemade Veggie Washes.
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