BRIGHT LIGHTS AND SPINACH

Ever notice how bright the lights are in the grocery store?  They do more than make it easy to see.  When you go to the produce department, pick up the spinach that is in the front.  Often we dig to the back of the produce thinking the best or freshest might be there.  Well guess what?  Spinach that has been exposed to more of the light has greater amounts of vitamin C than those buried in the back of the bin.  This information came from a report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

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Does Olive Oil Expire?

Olive oil may not necessarily expire but the potency does.  If you are using olive oil for its health benefits, you need to be aware that the potency of antioxidants declines by 40% after 6 months.  It is sensitive to oxygen, heat, and light.  If you don't use olive oil often, buy the small bottles instead of the large ones.