What's often called stomach flu is gastroenteritis, an infection of the stomach and intestines. The flu, or influenza, is different. It causes fevers, sore throats, runny noses, and general aches and pains. It usually does not cause stomach problems.Viral infections are the usual cause of gastroenteritis.hat's often called stomach flu is gastroenteritis, an infection of the stomach and intestines. The flu, or influenza, is different. It causes fevers, sore throats, runny noses, and general aches and pains. It usually does not cause stomach problems. Viral infections are the usual cause of gastroenteritis.
So there you have it: thereâs no magic technique for ripening avocados overnight â unfortunately - but the paper bag trick does speed the process. So your guacamole cravings will have to wait a full 2 days if you have a paper bag handy or 3 if you donât. The best strategy is to keep some handy.
But my avocados arenât quite ready. Close, but not quite. Which brings us to todayâs Kitchen Tip! How to speed up (and stop) the avocado ripening process! First, tips for SPEEDING UP ripening: 1  Put your avocados in a brown paper bag. 2  The gases that ripen the avocado get stuck in the bag and help speed things up. 3  I clip the bag closed with a Chip Clip to âsealâ it. 4  Store your avocados near bananas.