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How To Stop an Avocado From Turning Brown Using an Onion

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How To Keep an Avocado From Turning Brown
How To Stop an Avocado From Turning Brown

How To Stop An Avocado From Turning Brown

I love Avocados, but as soon as I cut one open the first question would of course be “how to stop an avocado from turning brown” I can never eat a whole avocado quick enough then it tuns a gross slimy brown, right? I have used lemon juice to keep the avocado from turning brown super quick, if I plan on using it in a salad later that day.

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Avocados are so good for your belly when you are trying to lose weight or tone your tummy. I have talked about how important Mufa’s are for a flat belly learning that Dr. Oz recommends Mufa’s for a flat belly which one of them are avocados.
Mufa’s are healthy fats that are plant based, don’t forget to add these into your diet! Some of the benefits of Avocados are:

  • They are a healthy fat which reduces cholesterol.
  • They have an average of 4 grams of protein which is higher than most fruits.
  • They are low in sugar compared to fruits you most commonly eat.
  • Dietary Fiber, a medium size avocado has about 11 grams of fiber, this is about half of what we need in a day.
  • Avocados promote a healthy weight and healthy BMI

    • You can also use an Avocado as a meat substitute because of the fattiness.

    How To Stop an Avocado From Turning Brown Using an Onion
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    Ingredients

    • One Avocado
    • One Red Onion
    • One Large Kitchen Knife
    • One storage container

    Instructions

    1. Dice your onion and place in a storage container
    2. Open your avocado take what you need leaving the see attached to one part of the Avocado
    3. Place the Avocado skin side down on top of the onion and seal tight.
    4. I have left my avocado in the fridge for a week and it still look pleasing!
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      38 Comments

      • Rebecca Swenor

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        This is awesome to know that you can stop the avocado from browning. Avocados are good for many things but I didn't know it helps the tummy. Thanks for sharing.

      • Samantha Angell

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        What an easy trick! I used to always just toss avocados when there was only part left because of this. Now I won't have to!

      • Jennifer

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        Thank you so much for this! I love avocado, but when I don't use it all, it gets brown and gross.

      • Amanda H.

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        I never heard of the onion trick. I always thought to pour lemon juice on it, but this seems like it'll last longer. Thanks!

        • Pam

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          I have always used lemon juice too. This is definitely a better idea.

      • Jeanine

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        Wow I had no idea! Great to know though as my kids love avocado so I've started buying them more often!

      • Fi NĂ­ Neachtáin

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        It's great to know how beneficial avocado is for those of us trying to lose weight! Thanks for sharing this tip with the onion.

      • Betsy

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        Wow, this is the best fun fact ever! I love me some avocados but can't always finish one by myself. I look forward to trying this. Thanks!

      • ascendingbutterfly

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        I have tried the lemon juice thing before, but never tried onion, good to know, thanks for sharing! Gee thanks, now I want guacamole but don't have any avocado on hand! LOL Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

      • Liz Mays

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        I like using avocados in my recipes so this is really useful. I'll have to give this a shot next time I pick some up from the store.

      • Lesley

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        I have never heard of this method. Sounds brilliant. I love avocados on everything. Thanks for sharing.

      • Pam

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        I love avocados, but I hate when they turn brown. Definitely using this trick from now on.

      • rochkirstin

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        Avocados are a great source of good cholesterol. We rarely have this at home so I have not seen it turning brown. But when we do, we enjoy making it as juice and try not to put sugar to keep its taste.

      • Cherri Megasko

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        This is quite interesting! I've used lemon before, but never would have guessed that onion would work as well.

      • Elizabeth O.

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        You just saved a lot of avocados with your post. Definitely doing this next time!

      • Theresa

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        I have just discovered a love for avocados, so this is a great tip for me! We'll be making guac for New Years, so this is timely too!

      • Beth@FrugalFroggie

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        I am Avocado challenged. I tried to make guacamole once but I didn't know how to tell when the Avocado was ready. Haven't tried since.

      • Lynndee

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        Avocado is definitely my most favorite fruit. Thank you for the tips. I certainly didn't know that.

      • Krystal

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        I have never heard about this before. That is so cool. THanks for the tip!

      • savingsaidsimply

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        I just heard this recently too!! I always have avocados that are browning

      • Shannon Gosney

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        I love avocados but hate when they go brown. I didn't know this was how to keep the avocado from going brown.

      • yumeating

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        What an easy fix. I have tried the lemon juice method and the method of wrapping it airtight in plastic wrap but both still have their flaws.

      • Ann B (@AnnBac9)

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        What a great hack! It drives me nuts when I cut up an avocado and then it turns brown right away. I am going to try this trick with the onions. (Real Talk Moms)

      • Lisa Rios

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        What a great trick to stop avocado turning brown using onion. Avocado has great health benefits in it. Thanks for sharing the tips. I am going to try this trick for sure.

      • Kelly

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        Oh my goodness! Love this trick! I can never finish a whole avocado so I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!

      • chrysa

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        Ok this is a new tip for me and the avocado! I'm have to give it a try as we eat them all the time. Love tips like this.

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