Asparagus: Buy asparagus spears that are firm, with deep green or purplish closed tips.

To store, stand spears upright in a container filled with about 1-inch of water. Cover loosely with a plastic bag and refrigerate.

Green Beans: green beans should be bright green and feel velvety. Although best used right away, you can store green beans in a plastic bag for up to five days.

The fuzzy brown skin on a Kiwi is edible and has no distinguishable flavor, but for appearance sake most people pare away and eat only the green flesh. Kiwi fruit cannot be used in gelatin salads or desserts because the papain enyzme prevents it from gelling.

Peppers: Pick peppers that have green stems and feel heavier than their size. Peppers do best when stored unwashed in the crisper in a loose plastic bag.

Red pepper flakes, chili pepper and even paprika are great ways to make mild foods sizzle while keeping the salt at bay. Many studies even suggest that spicy foods can increase your metabolism naturally.