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Should avocados come with a warning label?

23 Tuesday Feb 2021

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According to the British Association of Plastic Surgeons, yes! In fact, so many people are getting cut slicing avocados in a cupped hand, ER doctors call it “avocado hand.” And just one slip of the knife can damage tendons and nerves, requiring surgery and months to heal. Even then, some people never fully regain use of their hand. 

So how can you avoid injury? Slice avocados on a cutting board. If you DO get cut, plastic surgeon Dr. Sheel Sharma says put pressure on the wound and raise your arm above your head. If the bleeding won’t stop, you can’t bend your finger, or you feel numbness – which is a sign of nerve damage – head to your local ER.

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Want increased brainpower?

07 Thursday Mar 2019

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Eat more avocado! Research at East Carolina University found avocados contain high levels of vitamin K and pantothenic acid… a nutritional one-two punch that improves communication between neurons, and boosts production of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which boosts focus. After eating just half an avocado a day for a week, your risk of brain fog and memory lapses will be cut in half.

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Lower your cholesterol… naturally!

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

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If you’re looking to lower your cholesterol, you need some healthy fat… specifically the plant-based fat oleic acid. You’ll find it in olive oil, avocado, almonds and pecans. And according to Loma Linda University, it lowers bad cholesterol as quickly and effectively as prescription medications. You need about one-third of a cup of almonds and pecans daily. And two new studies show that eating an avocado a day is as effective as taking prescription statins for high cholesterol.

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Go ahead and eat avocado every day!

17 Monday Dec 2018

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People who do, eat more nutritiously overall – and weigh nearly 8 pounds less, on average. They also have waists that are nearly 2 inches smaller than non-avocado eaters. That’s because the healthy fat and fiber in avocado keeps you feeling full.

It may not be the season for avocados in all areas, but avocados are available in most markets, so grab one next time you’re at the store.

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Here’s a good reason you should eat avocados:

06 Friday Jan 2017

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Avocado can relieve stress. It’s down to the monounsaturated fats in avocado, which can help lower blood pressure. Avocado also has more potassium per serving than a banana, which relaxes muscles and reduces blood pressure, too.

Sometimes combining certain foods can improve their health benefits.

05 Monday Oct 2015

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avotomato-wpLike: Avocado and Tomato. Tomatoes are loaded with the antioxidant lycopene. But when you combine tomatoes with avocado, the unsaturated fat in the avocado helps the body absorb SEVEN TIMES the normal amount of lycopene! And lycopene inhibits the production of cancer cells.

Another good combo: Grilled steak and Brussels sprouts. There are compounds in Brussels sprouts which help the body flush out carcinogens. Including the carcinogens which form on charred meat during grilling.

Finally: Here’s a BAD food combo… Alcohol and energy drinks. Caffeine is a stimulant, while alcohol is a depressant. And when you overload your body with both at the same time, it puts tremendous stress on your heart… So don’t even think about ordering a Red Bull and Vodka.

Here’s what you need to know to live a longer life.

08 Tuesday Sep 2015

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Eat more fiber!

For every 10 grams of fiber you add to your diet, you cut your risk of coronary death by 17%. That’s according to a report in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Aim for 25 grams a day…that’s what you’d get from half a cup of lentils, 1 cup of raspberries, a banana, and half an avocado.

You can eat your way to calm!

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Getting lots of B vitamins can reduce your stress hormone output when you’re feeling anxious. So if you know you’ll be facing a challenging day, eat some of these foods: Eggs, avocado, fish, shiitake mushrooms and sunflower seeds.

Relieve stress with Avocados!

07 Friday Nov 2014

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