I want to pre-chop

[chris412]

Hi! I’m very new to all this. I want to be able to feed my family fresh vegetables and fruit all the time, so I am looking for ways to streamline the process. Is it ok to shred stuff like carrots, jicama etc in largish (1-lb) quantities and bag it in the fridge to use over the week? Or will this leach out all the vitamins? Any other timesaving tips would be welcome. Thanks!

[juliebove]

Hi! I’m very new to all this. I want to be able to feed my family fresh vegetables and fruit all the time, so I am looking for ways to streamline the process. Is it ok to shred stuff like carrots, jicama etc in largish (1-lb) quantities and bag it in the fridge to use over the week? Or will this leach out all the vitamins? Any other timesaving tips would be welcome. Thanks!

Nutritionally speaking, it's best not to pre-chop and pre-chopping will mean that the vegetables won't last as long. However... I am disabled and there are times when I just can't stand up for very long. So it's pre-chop or don't eat. I've also found that my family is more likely to snack on stuff if it is all cut up and ready.

[Nini]

So it's pre-chop or don't eat. I've also found that my family is more likely to snack on stuff if it is all cut up and ready.

Ditto! I agree. I cut it up as soon as I get home from the grocery.

[kiah]

Maybe store your veges in tupperware. It helps to keep food fresh for longer:D