If a friend—or your mom—came into your kitchen and opened your fridge, what would you like her to find? Pints of blueberries and strawberries? A bowl of watermelon, honeydew, and pineapple that you just cut up? Maybe a crisper filled with Persian cucumbers, broccolini, Swiss chard, and eggplant, and possibly a bowl of fresh peaches, plums, and mangoes on the counter?

A refrigerator filled with gorgeous ripe produce may seem like the stuff of dreams, but it doesn’t have to be out of reach on a regular basis. In fact, embracing a few strategies can make eating plenty of fruits and vegetables an affordable reality. This piece I wrote for Diabetic Living just appeared on parent publication EatingWell's website. Need tips to save money on buying produce? The experts tell us how!