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Shelf Life: How Long Does Fruit Stay Nutritious?

You've got a ripe banana and a juicy plum. Which one's antioxidants will hold up best after a couple of days in your fruit bowl?

The answer: Eat the banana now. Turns out bananas may lose their antioxidant qualities quickly. Dark plums, on the other hand? They could actually get a tiny antioxidant boost with short storage. Here's how other fruit holds up.

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docy

2 of 4 people found this helpful.

8/28/2008 5:05:37 AM

last minute thoughts b4 going to slep makes ur sleep best or ....so try thinking pleasurable n positive about urself n life.u l wake up fresh n energetic.

Ather

3 of 5 people found this helpful.

7/8/2008 2:11:30 AM

Drink banana shake!!!

Tammy8

4 of 5 people found this helpful.

6/30/2008 9:19:03 PM

Never get rid of very ripe (browning) bananas. There is always banana bread, fruit smoothies or an extra dose of Potassium sliced in your favorite morning cereal just to name a few. Enjoy!

samx

17 of 20 people found this helpful.

6/27/2008 5:21:23 AM

I read somewhere that if bananas are eaten before they start to ripen they have more of a certain chemical thats suppose to be better for you. I wish I could remember where i read this. Does anyone out there know what I mean? Wow kaff I did not know this about watermelon, thanks

Make_Highe...

10 of 13 people found this helpful.

6/27/2008 5:13:10 AM

Make fresh fruit desserts & your family won't hesitate to eat it. Roll out & precook a flat piecrust (or use sugar cookie dough). Spread your favorite whipped cream cheese over it. Then just slice & arrange fruit on top of the cream cheese spread. Another dessert, even easier, blend whipped cream cheese & sour cream (we use the fat free versions), add vanilla & a tablespoon of brown sugar. Drop this topping over cleaned, whole strawberries in an oven safe dish. Put a generous amount of brown sugar (no clumps) over the topping, then broil until brown sugar melts & looks bubbly. It only takes a couple minutes. The fruit will still be cool and have this simple but elegant Romanoff topping.

Make_Highe...

26 of 26 people found this helpful.

6/27/2008 5:01:07 AM

Bananas ripen very quickly during the summer, so before the skins turn & your family just leaves them to spoil, peel them, wrap in plastic & freeze. Green seedless grapes also come across as a treat when frozen, like little popsicles...just rinse & pull them off the vine, drop in a bowl and watch them grab a couple everytime they look in the freezer.

[Edited by Make_Highest_Choice on 6/27/2008 5:16:10 AM]

kaff

4 of 4 people found this helpful.

6/26/2008 11:25:49 PM

Watermelon is another fruit that increases antioxidant levels with counter time. Don't store a watermelon in the fridge until after it's sliced.

Ricasuto

2 of 2 people found this helpful.

6/26/2008 10:21:30 PM

a great breakfast is a bowl of oatmeal or favorite cereal,cut fruit on top, firmer fruit is better than soft for this,and a sprinkle of brown sugar, pour milk or favorite juice over all, and enjoy. To your health !! Also makes a healthy lunch for those that skip breakfast.

JElisabeth

4 of 4 people found this helpful.

6/24/2008 4:25:04 AM

Many men don't eat fruit as much --so to entice them a cut fruit bowl does it. If alcohol is not a no-no in your home, an occasional capful of peach schnapps, brandy or cherrry herring or liqueur to the bowl gives an added "punch" (no pun intended)!

CURIOSITY

5 of 5 people found this helpful.

6/23/2008 3:17:12 PM

As I've read that watermelon and blueberries are also have more antioxidants after you keep them several days old, I always buy new watermelon & blueberries to replace the old ones. while I am enjoying eating those old fruits, the new ones are working on packing more of the good stuff for next time...and it keeps on going...

[Edited by CURIOSITY on 6/23/2008 3:18:16 PM]

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