Many of us eat the same foods daily without giving much thought to how we prepare or consume them. However, there are often better ways to enjoy our favorite foods that can enhance their flavor, make them easier to eat, or even boost their nutritional value. Some common eating habits we’ve developed over the years might actually be preventing us from fully enjoying our meals. In this blog, I’ll reveal 12 foods you’ve likely been eating wrong your entire life.
Bananas
Most people peel bananas from the stem end, but that’s not the easiest way. Monkeys peel bananas from the bottom end. This method avoids the stringy bits and makes it easier to open the banana. It also gives you a built-in handle with a stem. Try it next time you eat a banana and see how much easier it is.
Oranges
Peeling oranges can be messy and time-consuming. Instead of peeling, try cutting the orange in half and then into quarters. This method keeps your hands clean and makes it easy to eat the fruit. You can also easily remove the pith (the white part) this way. It’s a faster and less messy way to enjoy an orange.
Cupcakes
Eating a cupcake can be tricky without getting frosting all over your face. Here’s a neat trick: break off the bottom half of the cupcake and put it on top of the frosting. Now you have a cupcake sandwich that’s much easier to eat. This method ensures you get cake and frosting in every bite. It’s a fun way to eat cupcakes without the mess.
Strawberries
Many people cut off the leafy top of strawberries, wasting some of the fruit. Instead, use a straw to push through the bottom of the strawberry and out the top. This removes the stem and leaves quickly; you keep more fruit this way. It’s a quick and easy method for preparing many strawberries.
Kiwi
Peeling a Kiwi can be fiddly and wastes some of the fruit. Try cutting the Kiwi in half and scooping the flesh with a spoon. This method is faster, and you get all the fruit. You can eat it straight from the skin, like a tiny bowl. It’s a fun and easy way to enjoy Kiwi without any waste.
Pistachios
Struggling to open pistachios can be frustrating. If you find a closed pistachio, don’t throw it away or hurt your nails trying to open it. Use a discarded shell half to pry it open. Insert the half shell into the crack and twist. This trick makes opening tough pistachios much easier. You’ll be able to enjoy every pistachio in the bag.
Pomegranate
Getting the seeds out of a pomegranate can be messy. Try cutting it in half, then holding each half over a bowl, seed side down. Hit the back with a wooden spoon. The seeds will fall out quickly into the bowl. This method is faster and less messy than picking out seeds by hand. You’ll be able to enjoy pomegranate seeds without the usual hassle.
Mangoes
Cutting a mango can be tricky due to its large, flat seed. Try this method: cut off the sides of the mango, avoiding the seed. Score the flesh in a grid pattern, then push the skin to turn it inside out. Now, you can easily cut off the cubes of mango. This way, you get neat cubes of mango without any mess. It’s a safe and easy way to prepare this delicious fruit.
Apples
Most people eat apples from the side, which can be messy and wasteful. Try eating the apple from the bottom up instead. This way, you eat the whole apple, including the core (just spit out the seeds). You’ll be surprised at how little is left when you’re done. This method reduces waste and gives you more fruit to enjoy.
Tic Tacs
Shaking out Tic Tacs one by one can be annoying. The container is designed to dispense one at a time. Hold the container horizontally with the lid up, then gently tip it so a single Tic Tac falls into the little oval on the lid. Now, you can easily take one Tic Tac at a time. This method makes sharing Tic Tacs much easier and more hygienic.
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Getting the last bit of peanut butter from the jar can be frustrating. Try storing the jar upside down. This distributes the oil evenly through the peanut butter, making it easier to scoop out when you open it, even at the bottom. This trick works for other nut butter, too. You’ll waste less and enjoy every last bit.
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Peeling hard-boiled eggs can be tedious. Try this: cool the eggs in ice water after boiling, then gently crack the shell all over. Now, peel the egg under running water. The shell should come off quickly in large pieces. This method makes peeling eggs much faster and easier. You’ll have perfectly peeled eggs without any frustration.
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