Never put these foods in the fridge

Produce police! No Images? Click here     If there's one thing we're not afraid to repeat over and over again at HuffPost Food, it's this: Never put your tomatoes in the refrigerator. Tomatoes undergo a chemical transformation in cold air that deteriorates flavor and creates a mealy texture. It's the worst.  But there are other foods you're probably storing wrong, too, so we made a helpful list for you. (Make sure to read the bit about watermelons. It shocked us!) Keep scrolling for more delicious ideas and eye-opening food stories. XO, Kristen   Tomatoes, meet your new best friend As if heirloom tomatoes could be any more delicious, this recipe pairs them with a generous filling of pimento cheese inside a Ritz-crusted tart shell. Make this and wait for the angels to start singing. GET THE RECIPE   What's healthier, cooked or raw? You may have heard that cooked tomatoes contain about three times more lycopene than raw tomatoes, making them the far more nutritious choice. This made us wonder about which other fruits and vegetables are healthier cooked vs. raw, and vice versa. Reporter Erica Sweeney came up with a list that'll likely surprise you. READ THE STORY       This produce is the next big thing   So long, kale and avocado. There are new fruits and vegetables in town that are about to win all the popularity contests. Wondering what this odd-looking fruit is pictured to the left? FIND OUT WHAT IT IS   9 foods that make droughts even worse   It takes a LOT of water to grow, cultivate and harvest most of the foods we eat, but certain ingredients are worse than others, including coffee and milk. Read our list to learn which foods you should cut back on when there's a drought. LEARN MORE   Eat on: The 10 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From July OK, So We're Eating Less Meat. But Is It Saving The Planet? The Best Type Of Tomato For Your Recipe, According To Chefs How To Crack An Egg Perfectly, Without Getting Shell Everywhere           👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe