Spring Eating 101: Get the Freshest Produce

Before hitting the grocery store or produce stands this season, check out what fruits and veggies you should be getting:

 

• Apricots – slightly soft, not bruised
• Artichoke – compact head, bright green color
• Asparagus – closed and compact tips, bright green stalks
• Avocado – should be a little “give” when squeezed
• Carrots – crisp, healthy tops
• Collard Greens – dark green, vibrant color
• Mango – more orange/red than green
• New Potatoes – last only a few days
• Pineapple – sniff the bottom for sweet aroma, check for firmness
• Rhubarb – check for bright, crisp stalks
• Spinach – avoid dried out or yellow stems
• Strawberries – pick fragrant, slightly soft ones
• Sugar Snap/Snow Peas – bright green, should feel like they have a snap (not limp)