Tag: Avocado

Improved Eye and Skin Health Avocado oil contains both lutein and vitamin E, both of which are important for good eye and skin health. Lutein, in particular, is known to protect against age-related macular disease, which can lead to vision impairment and even blindness. Can I put avocado oil in my eyes? Add about one […]

If you grew your tree from an avocado pit, it won’t bear fruit until it’s at least 10 years old, and you may have to wait up to 15 years. On the other hand, if you planted a tree from a nursery or garden center, the tree should begin to produce a crop after three […]

Avocado honey is a type of honey that, contrary to its name, is known for its rich, buttery, molasses-like taste. The dark-colored honey originates from the southern regions of Mexico and is predominately found in Central America, Australia and California. How is avocado honey made? The trees make avocado, which first comes from a flower, […]

This product comes from a family of dark-colored honey, like Buckwheat Honey, which owes their hues to the high concentration of polyphenols (a specific antioxidant) found in these liquids. Avocado Honey is incredibly rich in this compound and in reality, has a very dark amber to black color. Is avocado honey healthy? You might not […]

Avocados are an excellent source of vitamin K, which is known for helping to shrink blood vessels and improve circulation, making your dark circles less noticeable. The absorbability of the oil can also help it thicken the skin beneath the eyes. Is avocado oil good for dark circles? AVOCADO: The high fatty-acid and vitamin content […]

Good for eye health Avocados contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes against light damage like from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. They also reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, like cataracts. In addition, MUFA protects against age-related eye dysfunction. Can avocados improve your vision? Either way, the nutrients found […]

Avocado honey is especially good for anemia and calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium or phosphorus deficiency! Avocado Honey is a dark honey and thus rich in antioxidants and polyohenols. This means that it helps in all conditions which involve antioxidant needs, from slowing age related conditions to regular colds. Is avocado and honey good eating? You […]

A 2011 study shows that applying avocado oil is an excellent way to moisturize dry, damaged, or chapped skin. Helps fight signs of aging. Research on rats suggests that sesame oil’s high number of antioxidants might help reduce oxidative stress of the skin. Will avocado oil clog pores? Oleic Acid Rich in omega–9s (which are […]

Avocado oil is a heart-healthy oil, high in oleic acid, which is an unsaturated fat. It contains vitamin E and also helps the body absorb other fat-soluble vitamins. Avocado oil is a good source of monounsaturated fat which has been linked to reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol. What are the benefits of avocado […]

First, avocado oil helps increase collagen production, which gives skin its elasticity. As we age, the skin loses collagen, and wrinkles and fine lines develop. Thanks to the collagen-stimulating properties of avocado oil, those fine lines and wrinkles are reversed, making the skin appear younger. Does avocado oil build collagen? One 2013 study found that […]

Place your index and middle fingers on either side of the pit, with your thumb on the backside (skin) of the avocado, almost like you’re gently gripping a baseball — or forming an upside-down tripod around the base. Then push the pit forward with your thumb as if you’re plunging a syringe, and the seed […]

Simply place your index and middle finger on each side of the pit and push the center with your thumb. The pit will pop right out without taking any of the flesh with it. How do you remove the seed from an avocado? Place your index and middle fingers on either side of the pit, […]

Another great fruit for healthy skin is avocado. It contains fatty acids that are extremely healthy for the skin and prevent the secretion of excess oils from the sebaceous glands. Is avocado good for oily skin? When left on for short periods of time and rinsed off with warm water, avocado oil can keep skin […]

The fastest-growing avocado plant is the Hass avocado, also known as persea americana. This type of avocado tree can go from avocado seedling to fruit-bearing in just 5 years. What is the easiest avocado tree to grow? Hass Avocado TreePersea americana ‘Hass’ Providing you with a consistent supply of creamy Hass Avocados for more than […]

When left on for short periods of time and rinsed off with warm water, avocado oil can keep skin hydrated without leaving an oily residue. This may reduce the risk of acne. Avocado oil also has anti-inflammatory effects , which can help to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne. Can avocado oil cause […]

The oil can be left overnight and shampooed out in the morning. This may help to reduce dandruff and dry, flaky skin on the scalp. To heal and soften rough, dry skin, mix equal amounts of avocado and olive oils, and apply the mixture to the skin once or twice a day. Which oil is […]

Hass avocado flowers are both male and female opening at different times of the day. They are compatible and self fertile, Hass does not require a pollinator. However, if you were to look for a suitable pollinator, bacon, Zutano and Fuerte are suitable varieties. Avocados are pollinated by insects, including bees. What can pollinate an […]

To prevent ants from destroying your avocado trees, lay out insecticide or insecticidal soap during the winter. To stop grasshoppers from attacking your avocado leaves, apply insecticide to the areas surrounding your avocado trees. To combat snails, remove any moss or weeds surrounding your trees. Are ants attracted to avocados? Ants do not feed on […]

The avocado flower provides both pollen and nectar which will attract the bees, but due to its size, unusual opening sequence and lower sugar concentration in its nectar, it is not preferred by honey bees. In fact the ancestral pollinators of avocados were small stingless wasps and flies. Do bees like avocado? While honeybees don’t […]

Ants do not feed on avocado trees but are important because they drive away the natural enemies of insects which are pests on avocados. Any ant activity in an avocado grove is a danger sign. Eliminate the pests. The presence of snails may be first noticed by the holes they eat in avocado leaves. What […]