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Avocados are packed with nutrients and healthy fats, making them one of the most popular superfoods today. However, many people unknowingly make common mistakes when buying, storing, or preparing avocados. To get the most out of this delicious fruit, here are 13 mistakes you should never make when eating avocado:
1. Throwing Away the Seed
Many people toss out the avocado seed without realizing it contains beneficial nutrients. The seed is rich in fiber and antioxidants and can be dried, powdered, and added to smoothies for an extra health boost.
Avoid this mistake: Save the seed, dry it, and blend it into powder for smoothies or sprinkle on salads.
2. Eating an Unripe Avocado
Unripe avocados are firm, flavorless, and difficult to work with. Eating them too early means missing out on their creamy texture and full nutritional benefits.
Avoid this mistake: Wait until the avocado is slightly soft when pressed gently before eating. Store unripe avocados at room temperature to ripen faster.
3. Waiting Too Long to Eat a Ripe Avocado
Avocados can over-ripen quickly, turning brown and mushy. Once they’re ripe, they have a short shelf life.
Avoid this mistake: Check avocados daily for ripeness. Once ripe, store them in the refrigerator to slow down the process.
4. Using a Knife Incorrectly
Cutting an avocado can be tricky, and many people risk injury by using poor cutting techniques or stabbing the seed.
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