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SOS - I thought keeping basil in a cup of water would prevent it from wilting. Any other ideas?

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DietIDdietitian Try placing fresh rinsed leaves between sheets of damp paper towels or tucked between the fold of a large damp tea towel. Store in the refrigerator. The jar trick might work better if you cover it...
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reneeeats Will try this next time. Thank you!
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Mirsansone I’m always trying to find ways to keep my herbs fresh.
An unexpectedly scrumptious snack

Spring is here! Simple roasted asparagus is a special treat. Roast a bunch and keep in the fridge for a quick snack or chop into salads, rice or pasta dishes, or soup. I love them right out of the ...
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reneeeats How do you prevent asparagus from wilting in he fridge? Any storage tips?
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DietIDdietitian Yes! Wrap the asparagus in a damp tea towel or several damp paper towels and place it inside a plastic zipper bag in the refrigerator. If you're trying to avoid plastic, use large food storage...
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Deaconess Will l all ways keep my asparagus in the refrigerator in a container with water they tend to keep for a week, but I use them within that time cause anything in the refrigerator will change over time
A Vertical Approach

Using a tiered produce storage basket like this not only looks nice, but helps you store and track your fruits and veggies. This minimizes waste and encourages you to cook and snack smartly.
I conquered the The Add Dairy Challenge - 7 days!

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DietIDdietitian nice job! Which one is next for you?
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DianneZimmermanHeinz The same one 🤷🏻♀️
Steamed, packaged lentils are my trick to making a filling salad

Basic salads are my pet peeve! I found these steamed lentils at Trader Joe’s, and the not only bulk up a salad with no extra prep, but they are super affordable! This box lasts me all week!
Crush it with Kale — Diet ID
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"Why do nutritionists and health food foodies get so excited about kale, anyway? I’ll tell you!"
An easy way to get veggies into breakfast - use dosa batter!

My son wanted an uttapam with his breakfast. No problem! I was able to get coriander and tomatoes in without any protest!
This is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets!

This time-saving multi-blade scissor is perfect for fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro -- no more messy cutting boards and knives, and no more bruised leaves! Just rinse and snip as needed on pi...
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reneeeats Wow I’ve never seen this!