If your goal is to keep leafy produce and herbs fresh in the fridge for longer this year, then this simple hack is for you.

PHOTO: Use a paper towel to absorb moisture in a bag of greens.
Kelly McCarthy
Use a paper towel to absorb moisture in a bag of greens.

There's nothing worse than mentally preparing to enjoy a salad only to realize that once-fresh bag of greens has wilted and become inedible.

PHOTO: A paper towel will help absorb unwanted moisture to keep greens fresh.
Kelly McCarthy
A paper towel will help absorb unwanted moisture to keep greens fresh.

As soon as you buy a new package of greens -- whether it's prewashed in a plastic bag from the grocery store or from the farmer's market -- add a paper towel to the bag to absorb any moisture and protect the produce from going limp.