Sure, olive oil, fruits, veggies and tea are full of disease-fighting antioxidants and vitamins. But, store them too long and you won’t get as much of these benefits, if any, since exposure to oxygen and light makes certain molecules degrade over time. To get the highest doses of health-enhancing nutrients, the latest research shows you should use…
* Unopened olive oil in under six months.
* Refrigerated cut or peeled fruits and vegetables within one week.
* Fruit juice within one week after opening it.
* Tea bags or loose tea leaves within six months.
* Fresh-brewed tea the same day you brew it.
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