For a small subset of unlucky people, avocado can cause mild to extreme itchiness of the mouth, tongue, and throat. The itchiness can be quite discomforting, and may persist from a few minutes to even many hours for some people. The most likely cause of the itchiness is a food […]
Why do Avocados Have so Many Calories?
There is a very simple explanation for why avocados have so many calories as compared to most other types of fruit: fat content. Avocado has an amazingly high vegetable oil (fat) content of about 80%. The nutrition profile of most types of fruit is high in carbohydrates, but lower in […]
Is My Avocado Rotten?
How can you tell if your avocado is indeed rotten and should be disposed of, or if it is prudent to make a snack out of it? There are several clues you should go by to make your decision. The first thing you should do is look at the color […]
How to Add Avocado to Your Diet
For those unfamiliar with avocado, it can be challenging to understand how exactly to incorporate this healthy fruit into the diet. Does it need to be cooked? What are the best ways to prepare it? The avocado has been gaining in popularity in recent years largely because of the publicity […]
How Often Does an Avocado Tree Bear Fruit?
Avocado is a year-round crop, and avocado trees can produce fruit during a full 12 months of the year. There are several techniques that growers take advantage of in order to stagger their crop throughout the year and ensure a constant supply of product. Avocados will not ripen until they […]
How Much Does Avocado Oil Cost?
The cost of a good quality extra-virgin avocado oil is similar to the price of a comparable olive oil, maybe just a bit more but not much. $7-$13 per liter would be an average standard price, although it will obviously vary according to your locality and the retail store you […]
Does Avocado Need to be Cooked?
Avocado is usually eaten raw, and does not need to be cooked before eating. The key is making sure that the avocado is properly ripe, as there is a small window of time when the fruit will taste the most delicious. Some people like to bake or fry avocado, but […]
How to Pack Avocado for Lunch?
It is a great idea to bring an avocado with you to work or school as a healthy addition to your lunch. But avocados turn brown quickly after being cut open, and many schools and workplaces do not allow knives on their premises. So what is the best way to […]
