National Avocado Day

National Avocado Day is dedicated to a fruit that truly has no equal, rightfully earning its nickname “the fruit of paradise.” That’s what USDA specialist David Fairchild once called it. Its rich, creamy texture is packed with vitamins and nutrients that support a healthy, long life. With all its benefits and delicious taste, it’s easy to see why National Avocado Day is celebrated every year on July 31.

History

The holiday was created by Model Meals, a health-focused food delivery service launched in 2015. The company partners exclusively with organic food producers and promotes nutrient-rich, environmentally friendly foods. Avocados stood out as a perfect example of a wholesome superfood, especially popular in California, where the company is based.

Interesting Facts About Avocados

• Football fans eat around 54 million pounds of guacamole during the Super Bowl.
• Surprisingly, avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable.
• It ranks high in both protein and fiber content among fruits.
• There are over 1,060 registered varieties of avocado.
• In Jamaica, avocados are poetically known as “alligator pears.”

How to Take Part

Go beyond guacamole! Try new avocado recipes—blend it with banana and cocoa for a creamy pudding, or mix it with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to create a healthy salad dressing. You can also use it in beauty routines: mix it with banana and olive oil for a hair mask, or add honey, yogurt, and olive oil for a soothing face mask. You can even try growing your own avocado plant from the seed.

When is National Avocado Day in 2025?

National Avocado Day is observed on July 31 each year.

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