Avocados

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, avocados are sodium and cholesterol-free and contain mostly unsaturated fat, which is considered a healthful fat.

Produce Tips

• To keep your avocados natural color, brush the surface of a peeled or sliced avocado with lemon juice. You can also cover the pulp with plastic wrap, which will aid in preserving its color.
• Hass avocados will turn black when ripe. Most Florida and non-hass varieties will remain green. However, all varieties are ripe when the fruit gives when squeezed lightly.
• The nutrients found in avocados can help inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Storage & Handling

• Storing temperature: cold-tolerant, 40° F.