Onions

Health benefits: According to Healthline, onions have a lot of vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and antioxidants. How to store: Bon Appetit recommends most onions (especially ones with papery skin) be kept in a dark, dry and cool place where they can last for long periods of time. Beware of storing onions with other types … Read more

Beets

Health benefits: Beets are high in folate, manganese and copper, are good for lowering blood pressure, and can increase oxygen in the blood and fight inflammation, according to Healthline. How to store: According to MasterClass, you can cut off the stem and store unwashed in an airtight container in the crisper drawer, where beets can … Read more

Carrots

Health benefits: According to Healthline, carrots are full of antioxidants, vitamin K1, potassium, fiber, and vitamin A. How to store: Carrots can last a long time when properly stored. Wash all parts of the carrot (greens too!), dry them, and trim off the greens. You can store the carrot greens separately for easy use. Keeping … Read more