For an avocado to eat in 1-2 days, look for one that is dark green with black specks and a slightly bumpy texture. When you gently apply pressure with your fingers it should still be somewhat firm.

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Avocado selection totally depends on when you want to eat them. “If you’re buying avocados ahead of time for an event, then pick unripe, firm green avocados four to five days ahead,” Widjaja ...

You probably already know that a bright green avocado isn’t ready to eat. “The color of their skin is a big indicator,” says 2011 F&W Best New Chef Katie Button, co-founder of Cúrate in ...

Boil the Avocado in Hot Water (3-5 Minutes): This method (placing an unripe avocado in boiling water for 3-5 minutes) ... Both went from rock-hard to ready-to-eat in about four days.

Are you even a wellness influencer if you haven’t posted a photo of avocado toast or a green smoothie to the ‘gram? Avocados ... registered dietitians say that it’s 100 percent okay to eat ...