Tag Archives: how to keep produce fresh

How to Make Your Produce Last Longer

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

August 9, 2021

When it comes to ripening avocados, mangos or bananas, you’ve probably heard of the old “put them in a brown paper bag” trick. Just place the fruit in a brown paper bag and fold the top down. Then, depending on their current ripeness, they’ll fully ripen in just three to four days. I do it this all the time.

Are You Suffering From...

  • Love handles and a pot belly
  • Romance that isn't what it used to
  • Forgetfulness and inattention
  • Low (or no) strength and endurance
  • A sex drive that's shifted into neutral...or worse

If so...you may have Mature Male Burnout.  Click here to discover more about this unique condition and what you can do about it.

But when I want one of these fruits to ripen even faster, I add an apple to the bag. This speeds up the ripening process by a day or two. So I can have my guacamole on Friday night instead of Sunday morning.

There’s a reason why these ripening tricks work. It’s called ethylene, a natural ripening gas. All fruits produce it, some more than others. Continue reading