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The avocado isnāt just a delicious ingredient⦠itās one of the most nutritious foods in existence! šŖ It contains healthy fats, is rich in natural antioxidants, has vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, and even helps lower cholesterol and control appetite. š§ š
So itās no wonder itās part of so many salads, smoothies, breakfasts, sandwiches, and even desserts in homes from California to Colombia. š But what very few people know is that a simple mistake when handling it can ruin its benefits⦠and unfortunately, most people make it every day without realizing it! āš©
Yes, thatās right: almost everyone is doing something as everyday as cutting and storing an avocado wrong. This mistake can reduce its nutritional value, change its flavor, affect its texture, and even cause financial losses in your kitchen. Are you interested in knowing what it is and how to avoid it to take care of your health and your wallet? š°šBuy vitamins and supplements
Then get ready, because in this article Iāll explain it step by step, with key facts, homemade tricks, and valuable tips you can apply starting today. šā
š« The most common mistake: cutting and leaving the avocado exposed to the air
The mistake is simple, but very common: you leave the avocado flesh exposed to the air without protecting it. This can happen when:
You cut the avocado and only use one half š„,
You store it in the refrigerator uncovered š§,
You leave it on the counter thinking youāll āfinish it laterā ā³,
Or even when you use it in a dish and serve it in the air without any protective acid or fat š„.
When you do this, a phenomenon called enzymatic oxidation occurs š§¬:
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