Colorful, nutritious, and delicious—those are just a few ways to describe avocados. Their popularity continues to surge, but not everyone understands just how versatile avocados can be. Guacamole and ...

It’s almost guacamole time. Picking out a perfect avocado can be a tedious task. If you choose an avocado that’s too ripe, you might only have a day (or even a few hours) to use it before it becomes ...

Browning occurs when an avocado is cut or damaged. Enzymes released due to the damage react with oxygen, causing the flesh to turn brown. The process is called enzymatic browning, and avocados that ...

The news isn't so good for your leftover guac. "Conversely, if you smash up an avocado, it'll brown way more quickly, because ...

Why do avocados turn brown, and can you still eat them? Learn whether they're risky and how you can keep avocados fresh for longer.

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Kayla Girgen, RD, is a licensed dietitian who specializes in ...

You don't eat the skin, so do you need to wash avocados before eating them? According to the FDA, not doing so could be bad news on the bacteria front. Even though the percentages might be low, the ...

Famous for being all-star toast-toppers, chip-dippers and salad mix-ins, avocados are so delicious and versatile you may be tempted to eat them every day, but is that healthy? The answer depends on ...

Avocados are a favorite fruit (yes, fruit!) that has made its way to the hearts of Americans. According to Statista, in 2021, retail sales of avocados in the U.S. were $1.96 billion, but by 2022 ...