About Avocados

The avocado is a tree native to Mexico and Central America.  An avocado is the fruit of the tree.  Avocados have been used at a source of food as early as 10,000 BC.

Why do we use Avocados in our Recipes?

Avocados have a lot of health benefits associated with them including containing healthy fats (e.g. alpha-linolenic acid and oleic acid – omega 3’s).  They are also a good source of fiber, vitamin K, B vitamins, potassium, vitamin E, lutein, and vitamin C.

When adding avocados to your smoothie, remove the peel and the pit.  Blenders don’t like the pits.  Avocado will also make your smoothie creamier.

SMOOTHIE TRICK

Avocados go bad really fast after you have cut the peel.  Most of our recipes call for 1/4 avocado.  Don’t let the other 3/4 go bad.  Do this: Skin the avocado, peel it, cut it into fourths, then freeze it.  Add frozen avocado to the recipe.  That will save you money and also ensure you have it available.