10 TIPS FOR PRESERVING VITAMINS AND SHELF LIFE IN FRESH PRODUCE. BY COLLEEN M. STORY 1. Study Shows Light Better Than Dark Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service wanted to know if it’s better to buy the spinach in the front of the rack, where it’s exposed to more light, or in the back, where it’s darker. They grew two varieties for two months, harvested and stored them, then measured nutrient levels. Results showed that with even as little as 24 hours of continuous exposure to grocery-store lighting, the bags of spinach in the front had higher nutrient levels than the very-same-age bags in the dark. Some key nutrients, like folate, were significantly higher in the lighted spinach—9 times higher, actually. Results also showed higher levels of lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin K. TBA - If you want more make sure you like and share these posts please.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 03:02:37 +0000
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