Leave the skin on root vegetables

“PLACING STRAWBERRIES OR BLACKBERRIES IN SPIRITS LIKE RUM OR VODKA WILL INCREASE THEIR

LEVELS OF ANTIOXIDANTS.”

Up to 25 per cent of a vegetable’s nutrients are found in its skin, so throw out your peeler and wash it thoroughly instead. The Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore recommends a 30-second wash with clean water – without using any special detergent – followed by 15 minutes of soaking to remove dirt and traces of pesticide. If you’re still worried about the latter, buy organic vegetables from your local farmers market. If they come complete with leafy tops, chop these off before you pop them into the fridge. Otherwise, the leaves continue to draw nourishment from the roots, leaving fewer nutrients for you.