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Avocados: Stories, Superstitions & The Unexpected!


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From The dangerous and superstitious side of avocados to the official food of the super Bowl here are the most interesting, bizarre and unexpected things about avocadoes you what to know.


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#10 The Original!

Avocadoes come from the Americas and the most famous variety is the Hass, a very creamy variety that got its name from a mail man…

#9 Better Than An Apple?!!!

…According to many new studies form Pennsylvania State University and others, avocadoes are so loaded with healthy immune busting nutrients…

#8 Shocking Reality!

… According to botanists, Avocadoes, peppers, and cucumbers are actually fruits!!! Yea, it very confusing. To add to the head spinning, cinnamon is in the same family as avocadoes!!

#7 Around The World

As you can imagine, in many parts of the world avocadoes have different names. In Taiwan it’s called luò lí or “cheese pear” the name made sense there but not in England…

#6 Keeping It Young Looking

We have made guacamole for a party and as if by magic, the avocadoes started turning brown after couple of hours. What to do? Here are the best guacamole preservers…

#5 The Prehistoric Fruit

Avocados seem like an odd fruit. No bird or animal could digest and carry its large seeds, so how is it supposed to grow in the wild? Well the avocado was intended to be spread by the now extinct mega fauna of several thousand years ago...

#4 Its Creamy Goodness

Avocadoes have not only been used form thousands of years as foods but early accounts show avocadoes being used as health products like face masks…

#3 Superstition or Truth?

According to Mexican folklore, and perhaps there is a medical truth not tested by science yet… but do not eat avocadoes when you are very angry…

#2 Super Bowl of Guacamole!

#1 Animal Safety And Warning

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