Errors in the preparation Avocados can also be harmful to health

Attention: The ragged, uneven shell of the avocado provides gathering points for pests and toxins

The avocado is still THE trend among superfoods. And, thanks to its many vitamins and healthy, unsaturated fatty acids, it can handle it perfectly. It is so popular that in the United States on July 31, the "Avocado Day" is celebrated in her honor. Still, many people still make a crucial mistake in consuming the healthy miracle fruit. We make sure that you no longer belong to it.

So far, did you also think that you do not need to wash the avocado before you cut it, because you can not eat it? That's a dangerous misjudgment! That's how harmful chemicals, pesticides and bacteria can get into your food. Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln warn against this. The rugged, uneven shell offers ideal collecting points for pests and toxins. When cut, these harmful substances can enter the pulp and contaminate it.

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Mix a tablespoon of white vinegar, a little lemon juice and a cup of water in a spray bottle. Now spray the avocado shell completely and let it work for ten minutes. Then you only need to rinse the fruit thoroughly with water and then prepare it safely. You can also use the prepared liquid to disinfect other fruits and vegetables. For example, you should also thoroughly clean potatoes before eating them. (Fr)