National Avocado Day
July 31 is National Avocado Day in America. The fruit – yes, avocados grow on flowering-trees that fall under the fruit classification – is vastly popular in America, specifically due to guacamole and the brunch sensation, avocado toast. Give thanks to Mexico, because the fruit was originally grown there and in Central America. While other countries have taken to growing the fruit, most of the Avocados consumed in America come from Mexico. Once called the “alligator pear” by an Irishman who didn’t know the local language, avocados are more than just tasty. They’re really healthy. They help lower “bad” cholesterol and boost the “good” HDL levels, which helps prevents heart disease. So, eat up!
Avocados!
There are different varieties of avocados. Florida-grown avocados are lower in fat and firmer, while Hass avocados from Mexico are better for mashing and whipping.
Add Avocados with your tacos, homes.
Avocados are good for you. They have higher levels of potassium than bananas, can lower your cholesterol, and can replace butter (for those who are looking for a non-butter substitute) in recipes.
Guacamole
Avocados are healthy for humans but the peel is poisonous for pets. Do not let dogs or cats eat avocado peels. Just don’t do it.
Avocados
The record for the world’s largest avocado, as of 2019, is 5 pounds, 3.6 ounces. Conquistadors in Mexico and Central America discovered that avocado seeds produce a milky liquid that turns red when exposed to air, which made for great ink. Some documents written in that ink are still preserved to this day.
