My dad is a fruit fanatic. I’ve seen him polish off a case of large mangoes—that’s six pounds—in a week. At my parents’ house, no meal is complete without a platter of whatever’s in season or looks tasty at the supermarket: strawberries, peaches, apples—you name it.

How does Dad eat so much fruit? A simple, no-fuss trick: He always keeps containers of prepped, ready-to-eat fruit in the refrigerator.

My Dad’s Secret

OK, I know—it doesn’t sound like a big deal. But hear me out: Having fruit that’s already washed, peeled, and sliced it way more tempting to eat. Whether it’s neatly cubed ripe mangos, quartered kiwi, or just de-stemmed grapes or cherries, a little prep goes a long way. When your stomach growls, all you have to do is open the fridge and enjoy. That makes the nutritious snack or dessert more appealing than, let’s say, a bag of potato chips or package of cookies. 

Allrecipes