Here's Exactly How To Tell if an Avocado Is Ripe originally appeared on Parade.

For an avocado to eat in 3-4 days, look for one that is green and smooth. When you gently apply pressure with your fingers it should be firm.

How to Ripen an Avocado If you're stuck with an unripe avocado, there are a few ways to speed up the ripening process. One is to enclose the fruit in a paper bag.

A perfectly ripe, buttery avocado is so delicious, you might be tempted to eat the green flesh scooped straight from its shell, with a sprinkle of salt. But the level of ripeness is critical to ...

Boil the Avocado in Hot Water (3-5 Minutes): This method (placing an unripe avocado in boiling water for 3-5 minutes) was a bust. In addition to changing the color of the avocado’s skin to a ...

Are you even a wellness influencer if you haven’t posted a photo of avocado toast or a green smoothie to the ‘gram? Avocados are hands down the health world’s most popular fruit—and for ...

Not sure if your avocado is ripe? Learn easy ways to check, tricks to speed up ripening, and the best ways to store it without ruining the taste.

Boil the Avocado in Hot Water (3-5 Minutes): This method (placing an unripe avocado in boiling water for 3-5 minutes) was a bust.

If you want to check the ripeness of an avocado you have at home, one trick is to pop the little button stem off the top of the fruit. If the skin underneath is green, the avocado’s ready to go.