Learn how to choose the best fruits and vegetables at the supermarket

The surprise of opening an avocado or peeling a banana that is too ripe or half green is never pleasant. Choosing the wrong fruits and vegetables can ruin the flavor of your dishes or, worse yet, mean unnecessary spending in your budget. Avoid waste and make sure to always pick the best fruits and vegetables with these handy tricks. We promise that after reading these tips, your visits to the supermarket will never be the same. The sweetest peaches A post shared by Angelina Tsimberov (@angelinashikoku) on Jul 24, 2017 at 4:06pm PDT More than once you have come across a peach with dark spots on its skin. What may appear to be a bruise at first glance is actually a mark that indicates a higher presence of sugar. So instead of avoiding peaches with spots, look for them! Seasonal and local fruits and vegetables Нямням #bonappetit #goodevening #watermelon #арбуз #приятногоаппетита A post shared by Айгуль/Aigul (@aika_mini) on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:50am PDT You may crave watermelon in the middle of December, but it's best to always consume seasonal products, and very importantly, they should be local. Although it may seem irrelevant, local fruits and vegetables ripen better and usually have more intense flavors. The sweet aroma of pineapple and melon Endo flare life hack: if you know you don't have the energy/are in too much pain to cut up fruit, buy it pre-cut. It's totally worth paying a little more every once in a while to avoid any unnecessary strain on your body. #noshameinmyprecutfruitgame A post shared by Rachel (@chronicallygrateful) on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:51am PDT Pay attention to the smell of fruits, especially pineapple and melon. When they are ready, they have a mild sweet aroma, but when they are overripe, they have a more intense and even slightly sour smell. When they are not ready yet, they don't smell at all. Green vegetables #tomatillo A post shared by @spookytheguy on Jul 24, 2017 at 9:59am PDT As a general rule, vegetables show their freshness with an intense green color. If you notice the color is a bit light or too dull, they are probably not ready yet or may already be past their consumption date. The differences between climacteric and non-climacteric #Green or yellow kiwi? Which do you prefer? I love both, the important thing is that they are ripe enough to enjoy their flavor as it should ☝. Did you know that just 1 kiwi has 70% of the vitamin C you need daily? Essential for strengthening the immune system during this cold season ❄️. Connect with the seasons, each one provides what your body needs and also makes your diet a constant rotation of flavors and textures! A post shared by Simple y Vivo (@simpleyvivo) on Jul 24, 2017 at 12:16pm PDT As you may know, there are climacteric (e.g., avocado, peach, fig, kiwi, sapote) and non-climacteric (e.g., olives, strawberry, cherry, blueberry) fruits or vegetables. The difference between these two is that the former can be purchased while still unripe, while the latter must be purchased when they are already ripe. The ideal point of the avocado #quiteperfect #avocado #avocadolovers #avcoadoaddict A post shared by Christina Wi (@chrischeeel) on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:42am PDT Remove the stem from the avocado. If the inside looks green or very dark, it is not ready or has already overripe. The ideal time to consume an avocado is when the union with the stem has a yellowish tone. On your next visit to the supermarket, choose the best fruits and vegetables, and prepare these exquisite recipes: Peach Pie Broccoli and Avocado Salad Chops in Tomatillo Sauce Sapote Ice Cream Scones with Blueberries and Almonds