The Ripeness Level Of Your Avocado Actually Matters For Your Health – Here's How

Most people judge an avocado’s readiness by one simple test: a gentle squeeze. Too firm, and it stays on the counter. Too soft, and it risks going straight into the bin. (Yes, we agree, the window between those two states often feels comically short. But that’s fodder for another story). 

Beyond texture and taste, though, the ripeness of an avocado actually shapes how your body digests it, absorbs its nutrients, and even responds metabolically after you eat it.

In fact, as avocados ripen, their internal chemistry changes.