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peaches, pineapple, apricot, cantaloupe,               absorbing the moisture in the air. Storing
        and strawberries can take up to 12 hours.  them in a dark place retains the vitamin

                                                               content of the food.
        Best vegetables to dehydrate are potato,

        onion, corn, beans, bell pepper, tomato,               Because the dehydration process
        beet, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, celery,           concentrates calorie and sugar content,
        and more.                                              dried foods can offer a more effective

                                                               energy boost than other snacks. Research
        Almost anything can be dehydrated.                     shows that nutrients in dehydrated food

                                                               are also more easily absorbed by our
        Testing Dryness and Storage                            bodies, helping us feel more energized
        Fruits and vegetables are tough, brittle,              for longer.

        or crunchy when dry and do not need
        conditioning. Store dried foods in air-                Laura Dibbs

        tight containers to prevent food from                  Natural healer and Healthy Food
                                                               Enthusiast





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