National Avocado Day

National Avocado Day is dedicated to a fruit that has no analogues, and it is quite deservedly called the fruit of paradise. That is what USDA specialist David Fairchild called it. The rich, creamy taste of the fruit is saturated with vitamins beneficial to the body. So, avocado offers a person a healthy, long life at an affordable price. This is enough to celebrate National Avocado Day on July 31st.

History

The holiday was invented by a food delivery service founded in 2015. Model Meals is nutritionally oriented and only works with organic food producers. The holiday’s mission is to highlight products that are environmentally friendly and healthy. Avocados attracted the attention of the company for this reason. It is a wholesome, tasty fruit, and very common in California, where the company is located.

Interesting Facts about Avocado

• Football fans eat about 54 million pounds of guacamole during the Super Bowl.
• Few people know avocado is a fruit.
• Avocados are at the top in terms of protein and fiber content.
• 1062 varieties of fruit have been registered.
• In Jamaica, the poetic name for avocados is ‘alligator pear’.

How to Take Part

It is time to move beyond guacamole – make something more interesting. For example, mix avocado, banana, and cocoa for a wonderful pudding. And if you mix the fruit with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt, you get a great salad dressing. Add banana and olive oil to avocado puree for a hair mask. And if you add honey, olive oil, and yogurt, you get a face mask. Try growing a plant from the seed.

When is National Avocado Day in 2024?

National Avocado Day is associated with the anticipation of happiness and joy. It is observed on July the 31st each year.

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