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: Pick items like tomatoes, pineapples, and pomegranates that feel heavy for their size , as this indicates higher water content and juiciness.

In a grocery context, numbers on produce stickers starting with or 4 indicate the item was grown using conventional methods. Essential Selection Tips : Pick items like tomatoes, pineapples, and pomegranates

: Fresh artichokes should squeak slightly when squeezed. Seasonal Produce Highlights Seasonal Produce Guide: Tricks, Tools, & Why It Matters : Pick items like tomatoes

: Avoid produce with visible bruises, cuts, or soft spots , which can be breeding grounds for bacteria. or soft spots