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Thanks to Megatheriums and Glyptodons, the whole world enjoys avocados

Thanks to Megatheriums and Glyptodons, the whole world enjoys avocados

Avocados have gained enormous popularity for being an excellent source of monounsaturated fat (good fat) and obviously for their health benefits. They have always been a delicatessen for everyone, including our ancestors. But not our forefathers from 100 years ago. Neither 200 years ago. Nor 300 years ago. We need to look back to the…

Avocados, the cleanest fruit for the third year in a row

Avocados, the cleanest fruit for the third year in a row

Avocados are one of the top 20 fruits consumed worldwide (1) due to their health benefits. Apparently, their healthy monounsaturated fat reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases. And apart from that, avocados contain the lowest load of pesticides for the third year in a row according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) list 2020. EWG publishes…