Refrigeration is needed for some foods, but not everyone chooses to do so

Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes will last longer and taste better if refrigerated.

Citrus fruits

Refrigerating tomatoes extends their freshness and flavor by slowing ripening and preventing mushiness.

Tomatoes

Store avocados at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate to prolong freshness and prevent overripening.

Avocados

Store bread at room temperature briefly, but refrigeration extends its shelf life by inhibiting mold and bacterial growth.

Bread

Honey is fine at room temperature indefinitely, but for optimal flavor and quality, refrigeration prevents crystallization and bacterial growth.

Honey

Onions should be stored at room temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area. Refrigeration can cause onions to become soggy and moldy.

Onions

Garlic should be stored at room temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area. Refrigeration can cause garlic to sprout and become moldy.

Garlic

Basil should be stored at room temperature in a jar of water. Refrigeration can cause basil to wilt and lose its flavor.

Basil