Article: There are several fruit juices that can keep banana slices from turning brown. You can use fresh juice or storebought varieties it doesn't matter. See our juicing guide if you'd like to make your own. Either way, you won't need much a half cup or so is plenty for one or two bananas. Lemon juice is the most well-known juice used for keeping fruits from turning brown. It works just as well for bananas as it does for apples. However, there are many other juices that work well, including: Lime juice Orange juice Tinned pineapple juice Tinned or fresh grapefruit juice Apple juice To do this, you can sprinkle the juice over the slices or dip the slices into the juice. You can also immerse the slices in the juice and leave them there for a few minutes, allowing them to soak up some of the juice. This can be great for keeping them fresh-looking but may affect their taste a little more than normal. Another quick way to coat the bananas is to put them in a sealed plastic bag with the juice and gently turn it over a few times. To minimize any change to the flavor of the bananas, use the juice sparingly or place it in a spray bottle and spritz it over the slices. Once they're soaked in fruit juice, the bananas will take much longer to turn brown. Whether you're eating the slices raw or making a pie, fruit kabobs, a parfait, or a fruit salad, you can trust that your bananas will look fresh well through the end of the meal. They should even last without refrigeration in a plastic container for a few hours perfect for packed lunches. Even with the fruit juice, banana slices are best consumed the same day. The cold temperatures of refrigerators can turn the peels brown, but if you're OK with this, the fruit itself should remain fresh. If you do refrigerate the slices, be sure to put them in an airtight container with as little air in it as possible. If your banana slices are already brown, all is not lost. You can lighten discolored banana slices by immersing them in tinned pineapple juice or grapefruit juice for 10-15 minutes. They won't quite return to their original pale yellow color, but they will look fresher and more delicious.
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Buy fruit juice or squeeze your own. Coat the sliced bananas in the juice. Use or store the bananas. Revive discolored banana slices with pineapple or grapefruit juice.
Article: As with many other careers, you probably won't get far without your high school diploma or GED. If you never graduated from high school, check out test prep materials from your local library, then schedule the GED exam online. If you're still in high school, begin or continue taking courses in a foreign language. Also consider business, computer, or communication courses if your school offers them. While college is not strictly necessary to become a travel consultant, your job prospects will increase exponentially if you have an associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Look for programs or majors in travel, tourism, geography, business, communications, hospitality, or any foreign language. Learning another language increases your knowledge of another culture and boosts your credibility with clients. It also means you can take on more clients because you can converse easily with more people. Enroll in courses at a community center or college, or visit the library and check out self-taught programs like Rosetta Stone. Between making reservations and communicating with clients, you'll do a lot of your work on a computer. So if you're not already well-versed in email, word processing, and a spreadsheet application like Excel, it's time to learn. Take classes at a local community center or college, or browse online tutorials or videos for learning various functions. Physical and online travel schools offer programs that are designed to teach students about all aspects of the travel industry. They can take anywhere from two to six months to complete and are a good option for anyone brand new to the industry. Look up a list of programs endorsed by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) or the International Association of Travel Agents Network (IATAN).
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Obtain your high school diploma or equivalent. Attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Study a foreign language. Take computer classes. Sign up for a travel agent certification program.
Article: Your doctor is the one who can order an iodine blood test, so you will need to make an appointment with them. Typically, your doctor will order an iodine test in conjunction with other tests for things like thyroid hormone without you having to ask. If you think you have a need for an iodine test, though, ask your doctor. Before the day of your test, talk to your doctor about any medications you are currently taking. Iodine blood tests typically don't have a fasting requirement. Your doctor may order multiple tests for one appointment, though, so check with them to see if you need to fast prior to testing. After your doctor has ordered the test, you will need to get your blood drawn. In some cases, a phlebotomist may come in and do that on the same day. In most cases, though, you will have to go to the lab at or associated with your doctor's office to get your blood taken. For an iodine test by itself, you will generally only have one vacutainer tube taken. It commonly takes about 5-7 days for the lab at your doctor's office to process your test and complete your report. Your doctor should call you once they have your test results. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions you may have regarding your test results once they are in. If you do have lower iodine levels, your doctor may request a follow-up appointment to discuss treatment plans.
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Make a doctor's appointment. Get your blood drawn. Discuss the results with your doctor in 5-7 days.