While guacamole is grand, don’t settle for just the chips and dip on this food holiday.
Since avocado is so versatile, clear the table for the entire meal. That includes everything from the appetizer and main dish all the way to dessert.
Avocados are more than a staple food in the American diet; they are proven to be a key ingredient in recipes for both inside the body and on the body!
According to the Hass Avocado Board, as of 2015, avocado consumption in the United States doubled since 2005 and quadrupled since 2000.
In fact, a whopping 4.25 billion avocados were sold in the United States in 2015! That’s four point two five billion of this amazingly beautiful food.
Super Food
There are many reasons to celebrate National Avocado Day. For one, avocados target insulin resistance with heart-healthy fats.
They also fight Alzheimer’s with its Omega 3 fatty acids. Another avocado superpower is preventing and repairing damage due to its source of Vitamins C, E and K.
One of the secret weapons in an avocado is the high oleic acid content. This moisturizing fatty acid helps keep skin soft and hydrated but also supports the regeneration of damaged skin cells reducing redness and irritation.
Feel free to eat more of this superfruit or cook with avocado oil if you have this type of skin issue.
Beauty
Ancient Aztecs used the avocado to beautify their skin topically with masks.
Then in the early 20th century, the cosmetic industry discovered the benefits of its oil in creams, lotions, facial cleansers and other products that required a smooth application. Interestingly, the practice continues today.
As mentioned before, avocados have found their way into every meal of the day. Of course, avocados celebrate with dessert effortlessly.
Additionally, the creamy texture replaces calorie-laden oils with healthful fats. That means we can indulge without the guilt. What better way to celebrate National Avocado Day than to indulge a little?
HOW TO OBSERVE
Enjoy an avocado and try a new recipe. Share your favorite avocado recipe and use #NationalAvocadoDay to post on social media.
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HISTORY
Model Meals founded National Avocado Day at the peak of California avocado season, on July 31.
Model Meals is a meal delivery service established in 2015 by Camille May and professional American curve model, self-care coach and lifestyle design expert Danika Brysha.
The company works with local organic growers and farmers as much as possible to create whole food-focused menus, encouraging sustainable agriculture and healthy eating.
Whole30® approved, gluten-free and Paleo-friendly, a huge part of the Model Meals lifestyle is avocados, whether that’s in a dish or to have on the go.
Camille and Danika famously carry “purse avocados” for a midday dose of healthy fat and vitamins.
Obviously passionate about this superfood, Model Meals wanted to celebrate it to the fullest, and the idea to create its own holiday was born.
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Phone: (949) 610-086
E-mail: erin@modelmeals.com
The Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Avocado Day to be celebrated annually beginning in 2017.
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