We’ve all heard the advice from doctors telling us to get our daily serving of fruits and veggies, but when it comes to actually buying produce, we have to admit that we’ve often found ourselves at a loss. If you need help figuring out what’s ripe and what’s not, here’s a short guide for you to follow.
Avocados
You will know when an avocado is ready to be eaten by how firm it is. It should be the perfect balance between soft and firm, and not fully cave when you squeeze it! Another trick is to pull the stem of it off, and if its green its ready! If you are buying multiple avocados, we recommend buying them extra firm and putting a few in a brown bag next to some bananas to ripen. This way they won’t ripen all at once!
Pineapples
You will know when a pineapple is good when the bottom of it smells fragrant and fruity! Another trick is to pull a stem out. If it gives easily, then that pineapple is ready to go. Just don’t let it sit too long after, because they can overripe rather quickly.
Bananas
We recommend purchasing bananas that are yellow and green. They only take a day or two to ripen at that point, and this way they wont be overripe too quickly by the time you are ready to eat them. If this happens though, you can always make a homemade banana bread!
Mangos
Mangos should feel similar in firmness to an avocado! If they are sticky and squirting, they are overripe and will be a little too soft for eating. If they are firm with a slight give, they are ready to be enjoyed in fruit salads or on their own! Of course if you happen upon an ovverripe one, stick it in the freezer and use it in smoothies!
