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03/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Demand for superfoods continues to increase; Can production keep up?

How many avocados have you eaten in the past week? How about blueberries or kale? When certain foods suddenly get a lot of attention for their nutritional content, it’s not unusual for demand to rise. The question is: Can producers keep up? According to the World Fruit Map 2018 from Rabobank, the avocado trade has […]

01/24/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Survival food staple: 12 household and medicinal uses for the onion

Onions are naturally tasty — add them to any dish, and they would surely make an already scrumptious meal even more flavorful. What’s better is, not only are items of joy to the palate, onions are also blessings to the body due to their many nutritional and medicinal benefits. What are those? Read this article and […]

05/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Stupid people keep cutting themselves while trying to open avocados, so doctors have called for avocados to come with warning labels

Due to the rise of avocado-related injuries in the United Kingdom (UK), the beloved green fruit may soon be carrying warning labels. “Avocado hand” has become a phenomenon, and members of The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons have called for suppliers to mark avocados accordingly, reported News.com.au. The publication has defined “avocado hand” […]

05/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados may soon be available all-year-round in California

Avocado fans of America: Rejoice! The beloved green fruit may soon be growing year-round in The Golden State. Thanks to the efforts of subtropical horticulturist Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, the Central Valley is poised to become the harvesting grounds of California’s avocados. The state is already America’s biggest avocado producer, with farmers maintaining orchards along the […]

08/05/2016 / By JD Heyes

Avocado: Six things about the amazingly healthy superfood

If you’ve never eaten avocado, boy are you missing out. Not only are they one of nature’s top superfoods, they are delicious and can be prepared in a variety of ways, or just eaten right out of the skin. Let’s take a look at six things that make avocadoes an excellent daily addition to your […]

07/17/2015 / By Greg White

Top 10 health benefits of avocados

Avocados are on the rise in America. According to data from the Hass Avocado Board, sales for Hass avocados, the most widely consumed avocado in the United States, have nearly quadrupled since 2000. This beloved fruit is used in a variety of dishes and recipes. They can be used as a dip, spread or topping, […]

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