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Avocados

Learn how avocados can improve your health, help your skin, and check out our yummy avocado recipes!

Avocado Slicer and Pitter
Avocados Gifts Kitchen Tools Mexican Food 

Avocado Slicer and Pitter

April 20, 2015July 11, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Williams Sonoma makes an avocado slicer and pitter that looks like it might be a handy tool.

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Tomatoes and Avocados Together
Avocados Tomatoes 

Tomatoes and Avocados – Why You Should Eat Them Together

March 13, 2012July 11, 2015 hdiaries 1 Comment

Research has found that eating avocado and tomato together has powerful health benefits.

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Foods That Are Aphrodisiacs
Artichokes Asparagus Avocados Beets Celery Chili Peppers Chocolate Garlic Strawberries 

10 Foods That Are Aphrodisiacs

February 13, 2012August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

The word aphrodisiac is derived from the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Here are 10 foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs.

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How to Peel an Avocado
Avocados Fruit How To 

How to Peel an Avocado

September 25, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Here’s how to peel an avocado in six easy steps. Learning how to peel an avocado can be a trick, especially because some of the flesh may be wasted if it isn’t done correctly.

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Avocados and Cancer
Anti-Inflammatories Antioxidants Avocados Cancer Prevention Fiber 

Avocados and Cancer

September 21, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Studies have found that avocado consumption may help to prevent and treat several different types of cancer.

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Uses for Avocado Oil
Avocados Hair Health Oils 

Uses for Avocado Oil

September 17, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Avocado oil contains all the health benefits of avocados but, because it is in oil form, can be used in different ways than raw avocado. Here are some uses for avocado oil.

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Cooking with Avocado Oil
Avocados Oils 

Cooking with Avocado Oil

September 17, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

There are many types of cooking oils to choose from and it can be overwhelming to choose the best type of oil for cooking. Here are some reasons to consider cooking with avocado oil.

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Avocado for Acne
Acne Avocados Home Remedies Skin Health 

Avocado for Acne

September 17, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Avocado combats acne because it works from both the inside and out. Here’s why using avocados for acne is a great natural option.

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Avocado Face Mask Recipe
Acne Avocados Home Remedies Honey Natural Remedies Skin Health 

Avocado Face Mask Recipe

September 17, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Here’s an avocado face mask recipe with raw honey that’s a great natural treatment for acne, dry skin, and aging.

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Avocado Oil for the Skin
Avocados Skin Health 

Avocado Oil for Skin

September 16, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Using avocado oil for skin health is a safe, natural way to promote healing

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Avocado Oil for Hair
Avocados Hair Health Oils 

Avocado Oil for Hair

September 16, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

If you are looking for a natural way to improve the health of your hair, then you should consider avocado oil as a conditioning treatment.

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Avocado Hair Mask Recipe
Avocados Coconut Hair Health Honey 

Avocado Hair Mask Recipe

September 16, 2011July 13, 2015 hdiaries 1 Comment

An easy avocado hair mask recipe that includes avocado, honey, and coconut oil.

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Benefits of Avocado for Hair
Avocados Hair Health 

Benefits of Avocado for Hair

September 16, 2011July 13, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

If you are losing your hair or hair loss runs in your family and you want to take steps to prevent it, you may consider using avocado, both internally and externally.

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Nutrition in an Avocado
Avocados Fiber Folate Iron Nutrition Potassium Skin Health Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamins 

Nutrition in an Avocado

September 15, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Avocados contain over 20 essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Here’s a breakdown of the nutrition in an avocado.

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Avocado for Psoriasis
Avocados Skin Health 

Avocado for Psoriasis

September 14, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

For years, there have been anecdotal reports of avocado being an effective remedy for psoriasis and now at least one study seems to have backed up that claim. Here’s how to use avocado for psoriasis.

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Avocado for Babies
Avocados Children's Nutrition 

Avocado for Babies

September 14, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Avocado is a great source of nutrition for babies because of its high nutritional content and soft texture. Here’s what you need to know about avocado for babies.

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10 Foods That Prevent Hair Loss
Avocados Beans Eggs Grains Hair Health Nuts, Seeds, & Legumes Omega-3 Fatty Acids Seafood Spinach Vegetables Walnuts Zinc 

10 Foods That Prevent Hair Loss

August 6, 2011January 2, 2017 hdiaries 0 Comment

Eating a healthy diet can help to prevent hair loss and keep the hair healthy and shiny. Here are 10 foods that prevent hair loss.

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17 Foods That Prevent Breast Cancer
Artichokes Avocados Blueberries Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cancer Prevention Cauliflower Cherries Flaxseeds Garlic Grapefruit Green Tea Pomegranates Red Wine Resveratrol Spinach Tomatoes Turmeric 

17 Foods That Prevent Breast Cancer

April 6, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 1 Comment

A list of 17 foods that prevent breast cancer or stop it from spreading once it has occurred.

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10 Food Sources of Coenzyme Q10
Antioxidants Avocados Chicken CoQ10 Nuts, Seeds, & Legumes Olive Oil Spinach Vitamins 

10 Food Sources of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

April 4, 2011August 5, 2015 matt 0 Comment

There are many coenzyme Q10 supplements on the market, but if you’re wondering which foods contain this important nutrient, here are 10 food sources of coenzyme Q10.

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14 Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Apples Artichokes Avocados Blueberries Brussels Sprouts Celery Cherries Chocolate Cholesterol Cinnamon Lentils Olive Oil Red Wine 

14 Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally

April 1, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

If your cholesterol is too high, you may be wondering what to eat in order to lower it without drugs. Here’s a list of 10 foods that lower cholesterol naturally.

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Eggplant
Avocados Cucumbers Eggplant Fruit Peppers Squash Tomatoes Vegetables 

6 Vegetables That Are Fruits

March 28, 2011July 15, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

A list of 6 fruits that are often mistaken for vegetables.

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10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Anti-Inflammatories Avocados Blueberries Cherries Garlic Ginger Olive Oil Papaya Seafood Turmeric 

10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

March 27, 2011July 15, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Here’s a list of 10 anti-inflammatory foods that fight inflammation in the body.

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12 Fruits and Vegetables High in Zinc
Asparagus Avocados Broccoli Collard Greens Kale Mushrooms Spinach Squash Vitamins Zinc 

12 Fruits and Vegetables High in Zinc

March 26, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

A list of 12 fruits and vegetables that are high in zinc.

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10 Fruits and Vegetables High in Fiber
Apples Asparagus Avocados Bananas Blueberries Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Carrots Fiber Kale Strawberries 

10 Fruits and Vegetables High in Fiber

March 6, 2011July 15, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

A list of ten of the best fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber.

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Avocados Dairy Products Gluten Free Italian Food Lasagna Mexican Food Soy Vegetarian 

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna Recipe with Tortillas

November 24, 2009April 15, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

A gluten-free vegetarian Mexican lasagna recipe made with corn tortillas instead of pasta. It can be made with meat for non-vegetarians or can be turned into a vegan lasagna by substituting ingredients.

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Avocados 

Can You Freeze Avocado? | Freezing Avocados

November 12, 2009April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Can you freeze avocados? Learn how here.

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Avocados Cucumbers Lettuce Recipes Salads Seafood Shrimp Tomatoes 

Avocado and Shrimp Salad Recipe

November 8, 2009April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

This easy avocado shrimp salad recipe is full of nutrition and flavor. Tomatoes and cucumbers add extra zing and goat cheese, mango, and walnuts can be added for extra punch.

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Avocados 

Is Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?

November 7, 2009April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Is the avocado a fruit or a vegetable? Find the answer here.

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Avocados How Many Calories? 

How Many Calories in an Avocado?

October 4, 2009April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

How many calories are there in an avocado? Find out here.

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Avocados 

2009 California Avocado Festival

October 2, 2009April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

The 2009 California Avocado Festival will take place this weekend in Carpinteria, California. There will be food booths, arts and crafts vendors, and music on three stages.

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Avocados Broccoli Cantaloupe Celery Collard Greens Lettuce Mushrooms Potassium Spinach Tomatoes 

10 High Potassium Foods

May 13, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

A list of ten foods other than bananas that are high in potassium.

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Avocados How To 

How to Ripen an Avocado

April 25, 2008April 16, 2015 Tracy 1 Comment

Have some unripe avocados and you need them ripe fast? Here’s how to ripen an avocado quickly.

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10 Health Benefits of Avocado
Avocados Health Benefits 

10 Health Benefits of Avocados

April 22, 2008May 31, 2017 Tracy 14 Comments

Here are ten health benefits of avocado and ten reasons that an avocado a day might just keep the doctor away.

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Antioxidants Avocados Broccoli Eggs Eye Health Kale Lettuce Mango Papaya Spinach Squash Sweet Potato Tomatoes 

Lutein and Eye Health

February 3, 2008April 18, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Foods containing lutein may be beneficial in the prevention of age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

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Carrots
Avocados Broccoli Carrots Eggs Eye Health Garlic Health Benefits Kale Nuts, Seeds, & Legumes Seafood Spinach Tomatoes Vitamin A Vitamin D 

10 Foods for Eye Health

February 3, 2008August 5, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

A list of ten foods that promote eye health and prevent eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts.

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Avocado Thieves Strike Before Super Bowl
Avocados 

Avocado Thieves Strike Before Super Bowl

February 3, 2008July 17, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Days before Super Bowl Sunday, thousands of dollars worth of avocados were stolen from a California farm, but avocado theft is a year-round problem.

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Facts About Avocados
Avocados Food Facts 

20 Facts About Avocados

November 12, 2007August 5, 2015 Tracy 6 Comments

20 facts about avocados, from the health benefits of avocados to the history of the avocado.

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Avocados 

Super Bowl Sunday is Avocado Bowl Sunday

February 4, 2007April 19, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the year’s biggest avocado and guacamole eating days.

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Avocados Mexican Food 

Mexican Avocados Make a Run for the Border

July 16, 2006April 20, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

After years of struggle, the Mexican avocado has finally gained the right to cross the border into California and onto our plates.

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Apples Avocados Bananas Celery Kiwis Oranges Organic Food Papaya Spinach Strawberries 

Buying Organic Food on a Budget

July 11, 2006April 20, 2015 Tracy 2 Comments

If you’re on a budget and can’t afford to buy everything organic, you can still reduce the amount of pesticides on your dinner plate by shopping wisely.

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Avocados Grapes Raw Food Recipes 

Grape and Avocado Salad Recipe

May 1, 2006April 20, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

A delicious raw vegan recipe called Grape and Avocado Salad that includes avocado, red grapes, red pepper, onions, bean sprouts, garlic, lime, and cilantro.

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Appetizers Avocados Cayenne Pepper Dairy Free Recipes Dips and Spreads Garlic Mexican Food Onions Recipes Vegan 

Easy Guacamole / Avocado Dip Recipe

August 11, 2005April 20, 2015 Tracy 0 Comment

An easy recipe for a healthy guacamole. Avocado dip doesn’t have to be unhealthy!

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