by Jeramy McNeely

To Refrigerate or Not to Refrigerate

As I was surfing through the annals of social media, I actually came across something useful the other day.  It was a simple list of fruits and vegetables that you should either refrigerate or not.  I found the list pleasantly insightful and wanted to share.  Enjoy!

Refrigerate

Fruit   

• Apricots
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Cut Fruits
• Figs
• Grapes
• Raspberries
• Strawberries

Veggies

• Asparagus (ends cut and in water)
• Green Beans
• Broccoli
• Brussel Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cut Veggies
• Green Onions
• Herbs
• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Sweet corn
• Spinach
• Radishes

Do Not Refrigerate

Fruits

• Apples
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Cantaloupe
• Grapefruit
• Kiwi
• Lemons
• Limes
• Mangoes
• Nectarines
• Oranges
• Papayas
• Peaches
• Pears
• Persimmons
• Plums
• Pineapple
• Pomegranates
• Watermelon

Veggies

• Cucumbers
• Dry Onions
• Eggplant
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Jicama
• Peppers
• Potatoes
• Pumpkins
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Winter Squashes