Tag: Avocado

If you are on a keto diet and are looking to swap avocados with an equally healthy substitute, there’s nothing better than nariyal or raw coconut. It’s not just a great weight-lossweight-lossWeight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss […]

While some people on Twitter are calling the seedless avocado genetically modified, according to the Times, the seedless avocado is actually the result of an un-pollinated blossom of the fruit, grown without a seed. So, they’re no more GMO than regular pitted avocados. Are seedless avocados real? The seedless avocados are the result of an […]

Hass avocados have large pits and can weigh up to 12 ounces. Rudolph Hass planted the original tree from a seed in 1926. The resulting avocados were found to be excellent and the tree was cloned. Hass avocados make up most of the crops in cultivation in 2011. Are Hass avocados genetically modified? Avocados & […]

Here is a list of prices in 2020 for a 90kg bag of avocados across major towns in Kenya: Sh3,200 in Nairobi. Sh3,000 in Nakuru. Sh3,750 in Mombasa. How much is a kg of hass avocado in Kenya? The price in Kenyan Shilling is KES 176.06 per kg. How much does a hass avocado cost? […]

Avocados, apparently, are not “true to seed” plants, meaning if you plant the seed, you’ll end up with a different variety of the fruit the seed came from. Why do avocado seeds not grow avocados? Because our avocado trees don’t grow true to seed, they’re instead made by cutting a branch off an adult tree […]

All commercial, fruit-bearing Hass avocado trees have been grown from grafted seedlings propagated from a single tree that was grown from a seed bought by Rudolph Hass in 1926 from A. R. Rideout of Whittier, California. Do Hass avocados need to be grafted? Grafting avocado trees is considered necessary in order to obtain a large […]

Avocados (Persea americana) are a fruit and not a vegetable. They are thought to have originated in Mexico and Central and South America. Avocado trees were first planted in Florida in 1833 and then in California in 1856. Which country has the best avocado? The best avocado in the world comes from Peru and is […]

Fuerte Avocado. Fuerte Avocado Less oily than other varieties, Fuerte is still rich in healthy fats and high in flavor! With limited supply from mid-January and into February, Fuerte is the most popular green skin avocado variety. What are green skinned avocados? The Sunshine State specializes in what’s called the green-skin avocado. It comes in […]

Avocados are a concentrated source of many nutrients needed in high amounts during pregnancy including vitamin C, folate, and magnesium. Folate demands increase significantly during pregnancy due to this nutrient’s critical role in fetal development. Can I eat avocado everyday while pregnant? Yes! Unless your Doctor has advised differently, avocados are safe to add into […]

June. June is World Avocado Month as proclaimed by the World Avocado Organization (WAO), of which South Africa is a member, and that means it’s time for some fanfare and fun, time to take your avocado obsession on a culinary adventure! What is avocado month? (May 17, 2022) – Ten years ago, the California Avocado […]

Now, avocados are found growing all over the country, most of which are cultivated in backyards. Crop statistics, compiled by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics of the Department of Agriculture showed that in 1990-1997 the Philippines had a total area of 4,753 hectares planted with avocado (Table 1). How many years avocado bear fruits in […]

Southeast Asian countries also feature avocados to satisfy a sweet tooth. In Indonesia, jus alpukat is a popular dessert. The shake is creamy and sweet and combines avocado with sweet condensed milk and chocolate. Do Asians use avocado? As for other parts of Asia, avocados hardly make their presence felt in those cuisines. From the […]

The Monroe is a large avocado that can weigh over 2 pounds (910 grams). It’s a firmer variety and has less watery flesh. What are the 2 types of avocados? There are, in fact, three main types of avocado: Mexican, Guatemalan and West Indian, with the avocados most commonly found around the world being Fuerte […]

It’s the avocado, of course. Guacamole is generally made from mashed avocados, onions, lime juice, tomatoes, jalapeños, herbs, and spices. The health benefits of guacamole primarily come from the avocado. Avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fat, which boosts brain function and health. What is the benefit of eating guacamole? Lucky for us guac lovers, […]

Alternate titles: Persea americana, aguacate, ahuacatl, alligator pear, avocado pear. What do they call avocados in Mexico? aguacatesThe Spanish word for “avocado” is aguacate and is pronounced “AH-gua-CAH-te.” South Central Mexico is considered to be the motherland of aguacates, where ancient Aztecs discovered avocados more than 10,000 years ago! Are Mexican avocados Hass? Mexico is […]

Avocados have been grown in Peru since pre Colombian times and are an important part of the national diet. Hass avocados thrive in the mild Peruvian coastal climate. They’re grown in a combination of natural river valleys and modern irrigation districts in areas ranging almost the entire length of Peru. Are avocados from Peru good? […]

Avocados have been grown in Peru since pre Colombian times and are an important part of the national diet. Hass avocados thrive in the mild Peruvian coastal climate. They’re grown in a combination of natural river valleys and modern irrigation districts in areas ranging almost the entire length of Peru. Are avocados from Peru any […]

Avocados may help increase fertility and your chances of a healthier pregnancy! Fertility and nutrition are a key component when planning to have a baby. It is pretty clear that extremes of weight can be an issue for your hormones and for ovulation. How do avocados help fertility? A great way to eat it: Spread […]

The toast is crunchy and maybe a little nutty if it’s a nice artisanal slice. The avocado offers a decent textural contrast, but is, for the most part, tasteless. Sprinkle on some swanky salt, maybe a couple of chili flakes if you’re feeling adventurous. What is so special about avocado toast? Helps your body transport […]

In the United States, we spend $900,000 a month on avocado toast. It can go for as little as $2 and as much as $18!!! However, the point here is that is not only about avocados. And here comes the big question: Why the heck is avocado toast so expensive? How much is a avocado […]