National Avocado Day – July 31, 2024

1. Super treat- Football fans consume 53.5 million pounds of guacamole on Super Bowl Sundays.

2. Berry good- Because it’s a fleshy fruit produced from a single ovary, an avocado is actually a berry.
3. They’re #1- Avocados contain the most protein and fiber of any fruit.
4. Count ’em- There are 1,062 varieties of avocado.
5. Gator guac- In Jamaica, avocados were once called “alligator pears.”

AVOCADO DAY ACTIVITIES

1. Break the guacamole barrier

   If you are onto cooking then, the avocado and the blender are your friends. To try the new recipe you can blend it with some bananas and cocoa powder and you’ll have chocolate pudding. In addition, Blend it with some garlic, olive oil, salt and lemon juice, and you’ve got salad dressing.

   

2. avo-makeover

   Mashed some avocado with banana and olive oil and makes a great hair-conditioning paste. Mash it up with some olive oil, honey and yogurt and you have an ideal facial mask. Dry up the pit and grind it up with some avocado flesh and salt to create an exfoliating foot scrub.

3. Nurture the pit and grow a house plant

   Just clean off the huge seed of the avocado, pierce it with three toothpicks and submerge it right-side up in a glass of water. In about eight weeks it’ll start to sprout, and when your avocado tree is six inches long, you can plant it in soil. Just be sure to keep it on a sunny windowsill.

How can I celebrate National Avocado Day?

Here are some tips on how you can celebrate National Avacado Day,

• • Enjoy avocado toast for breakfast.
  • Make homemade guacamole or avocado salsa.
  • Create a refreshing avocado smoothie.
  • Add avocado slices to salads, sandwiches, or burgers.
  • Try avocado desserts like avocado ice cream or chocolate avocado mousse.
  • Share avocado recipes with friends and family.
  • Visit restaurants offering avocado specials

FAQs

What are the health benefits of avocados?

Avocados are rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins (such as vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C, and B vitamins), and minerals (like potassium and magnesium) which are good for promoting heart health, aiding digestion, and providing essential nutrients.

When is National Avocado Day?

National Avocado Day is celebrated on July 31st.

Why do we celebrate National Avocado Day?

We celebrate National Avocado Day to raise awareness about avocados, their nutritional benefits, and their versatility in culinary use, and to encourage people to enjoy this healthy fruit.

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