How and where to Keep Avocados Fresh for a Long Time in a Surprising Way
Avocados are a fantastic source of healthy raw fat that many people nowadays lack and that can really aid in weight loss.
They contain roughly 20 important nutrients, including the following:
- Fiber
- Potassium (more than twice the amount found in a banana)
- Vitamin E
- B-vitamins
- Folic acid
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Iron
- Boron
Avocados are packed with cancer-fighting carotenoids. In 2010, the California Avocado Commission issued guidelines for getting the most out of your avocado by peeling it the right way.
“California-grown avocados contain 11 carotenoids. According to USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, avocados contain a complex package of phytonutrients, including carotenoids that may provide numerous health benefits. (An avocado a day Improves brain function - research reveals)
As we all know, the cut surface of an avocado quickly turns brown. Avocados contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, which when in contact with oxygen in the air, causes avocados to turn brown. This makes it hard to store it in the refrigerator for a long time.
I have found that the best way to keep a cut avocado fresh is to place it in an airtight container with a piece of cut up red onion.
The gasses released from the red onion prevent oxidation.
With this simple tip on keeping a cut avocado fresh in the refrigerator, you can enjoy the remainder for up to 5 days, maybe a full week.
Carotenoids appear to protect humans against certain cancers, heart disease, and age-related macular degeneration.
The UCLA research showed that in California avocados, the greatest concentration of beneficial carotenoids is in the dark green fruit of the avocado closest to the peel.”
In addition, avocados boost your body’s ability to absorb fat-soluble nutrients from other fruits and vegetables, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein. Avocados possess antibacterial and antifungal properties that help to support a healthy immune system. Avocados are a wonderful source of the amino acid lecithin, which prevents liver overload, helps to balance weight, and boosts brain functions.
In addition, avocados boost your body’s ability to absorb fat-soluble nutrients from other fruits and vegetables, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein. Avocados possess antibacterial and antifungal properties that help to support a healthy immune system. Avocados are a wonderful source of the amino acid lecithin, which prevents liver overload, helps to balance weight, and boosts brain functions.
How and where to Keep Avocados Fresh for a Long Time in a Surprising Way That Most People Don’t Know About
As we all know, the cut surface of an avocado quickly turns brown. Avocados contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, which when in contact with oxygen in the air, causes avocados to turn brown. This makes it hard to store it in the refrigerator for a long time.
I have found that the best way to keep a cut avocado fresh is to place it in an airtight container with a piece of cut up red onion.
Just cut a red onion into large chunks and place the pieces in your container.
Add the half avocado on top. Make sure the skin touches the onion chunks.
The gasses released from the red onion prevent oxidation.
With this simple tip on keeping a cut avocado fresh in the refrigerator, you can enjoy the remainder for up to 5 days, maybe a full week.
DR. APPIAH
Dr. Appiah is a Natural Health Therapist (Naturopath) who engages the natural healing agents given by God to save lives. EAT FOOD AS MEDICINE! EAT TO LIVE, DON'T LIVE TO EAT!! FOR BOOKINGS AND MORE: WANT TO ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCTS? WANT A PERSONAL(CERTIFIED) NATURAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER? REACH ME DIRECTLY ON WHATSAPP +233245643615 appiahinok@gmail.com
