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Plant Fertilizer
Dry the avocado skins and grind them to create a calcium-rich powder. Sprinkle it into garden soil for an organic mineral boost.
Tips to Prevent Browning in the First Place
While learning to use brown-spotted avocados is empowering, preventing spoilage helps reduce food waste even more:
Buy avocados at varying ripeness so they don’t all mature at once.
Store ripe avocados in the fridge to slow down the ripening process.
Keep cut avocados with the pit in place, cover tightly with lemon juice, and wrap in beeswax paper or airtight container.
Freeze ripe avocados by scooping the flesh into a silicone tray and blending later in smoothies or dressings.
From Waste to Wellness: A Mindful Mindset Shift
We’ve been conditioned to view any imperfection in food as a flaw, something to discard rather than explore. But nature doesn’t work that way. Slight discolorations or textural changes don’t cancel out the healing value of a whole food like avocado. By adjusting our standards, we not only save money and reduce waste, but we also deepen our appreciation for the gifts the earth provides—even when they arrive with a few spots.
As Barbara O’Neill often emphasizes, whole foods in their most natural state offer the best foundation for healing. In one of her lectures, she states:
“God has given us everything we need for healing in nature. The closer we are to the original form, the more our bodies know what to do with it.”
This applies beautifully to avocados. Even with minor blemishes, they remain nutrient-rich, body-friendly, and far too valuable to throw away.
So next time you see those brown spots, don’t think “waste.” Think “opportunity.” With a little creativity and an open mind, you can turn what most people discard into something incredibly nourishing and even healing.
Citation from Barbara O’Neill:
“God has not made a mistake. When we go back to the original plan—the food that grows in the ground, on trees—we find the perfect medicine. It’s when man starts tampering that we get into trouble.”
Use what you have. Respect what’s natural. And never underestimate a brown-spotted avocado again.
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