When it comes to putting away your groceries, it’s all about location, location, location.

TODAY show contributor Elizabeth Mayhew shares the best way to store your food to maximize its freshness, so be sure to watch the below video for some helpful tips!

With tips from where to place certain items, to how to arrange your fruit and produce (quick tip – don’t mix fruits and veggies in the drawers!), this quick video covers some helpful tips for preserving the freshness and lifetime of our foods.  Who knew we should leave our product dirty until you use it to prevent wilting and maintain its freshness?

With the cost of fresh foods higher than most processed foods, and our commitment to eating fresh foods front and center on this site, these tips are super helpful and relevant. Loving the smart and simple changes!

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