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should split up your product. Some produce gives off a gas called ethylene and other fruits and vegetables can ripen faster when exposed to it. So, keep sensitive foods like apples, aspara- gus, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, summer squash and watermelon separate from other produce to prolong freshness. Make a Smoothie If fruits and veggies start to look a little mushy and on the verge of going bad throw them all into the blender with some plain yogurt and ice cubes. Texture does not matter when you are grinding everything up and the entire family can benefit from this waste-free breakfast or snack that is packed with vi- tamins and minerals. Invest in Tech We have plenty of kitchen innovation that aid us in cooking, meal preparation and deliver service. But, very few that tackle the other end of the spectrum — food waste. Try out one of the online food delivery services so you are only getting the in- gredients you need and not impulse buying at the market. And, consider outfitting your refrigerator with the FridgeCam, a retrofit and cost-effective product which gives you never-seen- before access to your fridge remotely via an app for your smart- phone. ^ Find us on Facebook and Instagram APRIL 2018 11