Don't toss overripe fruit!

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Don't toss overripe fruit!
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Sat, 04-12-2008 - 3:19pm

I thought this was very interesting!


ripe fruit advantage


The Ripe Fruit Advantage

Why past-its-prime produce packs unique nutrients

By Rachel Meltzer, Prevention magazine


If those pears seem a little overripe, don't toss 'em. Fruit at or just past its peak contains disease-fighting antioxidants called nonfluorescing chlorophyll catabolites, according to a study from the University of Innsbruck in Austria. A recent Belgian study found that overripe fruit is packed with other healthful compounds, even if it doesn't look picture-perfect. To disguise bruises: Cut into chunks and simmer with a bit of water into a sauce, or blend with ice for a smoothie.



23: The percentage of fruit in the United States that goes to waste


 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 04-12-2008 - 4:06pm
Thanks for the post! I've been freezing my overripe fruit for smoothies since starting SBD. It used to drive me crazy to waste all that money throwing out fruit that never got eaten!
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Registered: 12-19-2002
Sat, 04-12-2008 - 7:41pm

Dana,


I hate it that 23% of fruit in our country ends up in the garbage can!!!

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 04-13-2008 - 8:18am
I always freeze my overripe fruit for smoothies, too.
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Registered: 03-29-2008
Sun, 04-13-2008 - 1:17pm
I never thought of freezing overripe fruit for smoothies but I sure will now. Thanks for the tip.