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- High in monosaturated fat
- High in Potassium and Vitamin K
- Native to Central America and Mexico
- Also known as Alligator Pear or Avocado Pear
- Skin turned dark when ripe
- To ripen more quickly, enclose in a paper bag
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Avocados are a fruit indigenous to Central and South America, used frequently as complements to meat and salads, and to make guacamole. Its use in sushi and as a fatty substitute for some meats has made avocado a central feature in California cuisine.
Avocado in California
95% of all avocados grown in the United States come from California. 80% of these are Hass avocados, that have a darker colored skin, and grow plentifully in southern California.Avocados And Your Health
Avocados are a good source of potassium, B, E, and K vitamins, and dietary fiber. In fact, one cup of avocado has 30% of the daily recommended consumption of fiber, more than almost any other fruit.-
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Avocados Questions
Are avocados healthy? 3 AnswersAvocados are very healthy. It may lower cholesterol and provide a good source of potassium. For more information on the benefits of avocados you may want to rea... read more
Anybody have a recipe for avocado frosting? 1 AnswerHere's one I found for Avocado Buttercream Frosting: Ingredients 8 ounces avocado meat, approximately 2 small to medium 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon jui... read more
Anybody know how I can preserve avocados for months? 1 AnswerI've been wondering that too! I know if you put fresh lemon juice on them it will preserve the color for a few hours, but I came across this website that tells ... read more
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Avocados are 1 of my favorite foods. Go here, http://www.theamazingavocado.com/nutrition/benefits/ to discover why they should b ur fave 2!
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Will trade my laptop for ; 2 iced avocados dripped in sugar , whip cream and some cinnamon sugar.
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is Having some fun with FASHION & FOOD!! Crraving Avocados and luvin the jimmy Choo & Elton Collaboration!!!
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@merrypranxter I found a 24h store w/avocado a few hours ago ... 4am movie snax. Ever seen four avocados mug a wallet? Isn't pretty.
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@JC_Sizzle I ADORE avocados best food ever! Along w/ artichokes, bacon, chocolate, mashed potatoes, turkey('specially the skin).
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