The Best Part of the Avocado – The Seed

What if somebody said you could eat the pit of an avocado? It’s true! In fact, recent research says that the seed contains most of the nutrients found in the whole fruit. It might not have that familiar soft and creamy texture of the pulp, but after you read this you’ll be wondering why you …

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Avocado Power Snack

If you’re looking for a healthy snack that can easily be put on the go, then this recipe is all you need. The creaminess of the avocado makes this snack taste like an ice cream. STEP 1 Remove the pit from the avocado. Add yogurt in the hollow avocado and sprinkle with the seasoning. Enjoy! …

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The Hass Avocado

Avocados have grown and changed many times over the past few hundred years. The traditional avocado tree has grown on the west coast of North America since the beginning of time, but the advanced development of the avocado brought about a new form that everyone enjoys to this day. The Hass Avocado was developed as …

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Low-carb Tacos with Avocado and Grilled Fish

Low-carb Tacos with Avocado and Grilled Fish

If you have been looking for a healthy way of enjoying your tacos, this recipe is your ultimate option. The tacos are stuffed with heart-healthy guacamole, fresh tomatoes and omega-3-rich salmon fish. This recipe provides a healthy and satisfying way to enjoy dinner on weekends with family and friends. STEP 1 Season the grilled fish …

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Avocado and Lettuce Salad

Avocado and Lettuce Salad

Red onion and capers adds a punch of flavors to this gluten free salad. It’s perfect for a weekend lunch. STEP 1 In a small bowl, mix together sugar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground pepper and salt; stir until sugar is completely dissolved. STEP 2 In a large bowl, combine capers, onion, tomato …

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How to get rid of white flies on your avocado plants

In this video I show how to get rid of the white fly.

There are 2 ways.

The first one is to manually remove the flies and the eggs from the leaves, you can use sticky tape to help you get all of the flies and eggs.

The second one is to use the ichneumon wasp, it’s a natural predator of the white fly. It will hunt down the flies and also lays eggs into the eggs of the white flies so no new flies will hatch. You can buy them online or in a garden center.

A Brief History of the Avocado

The History of Avocado - Grow your own Avocado Tree!

The word “avocado” is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl word ahuacatl, which means “testicle” and obviously describes the shape of the fruit. It also likely refers to the fact that the  believed the avocado to be an aphrodisiac. Discovered By the Mesoamericans Avocados have long been a part of the Mexican diet. Archaeologists …

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Baby’s First Avocado

Fruit of the Womb The avocado isn’t just a wonder-food for adults; babies can benefit from eating avocados too! The best part is that avocados already arrive in baby-edible form. Soft, creamy, and perfect for spoon feeding, avocados are deemed one of nature’s “perfect foods.” Rather than feeding infants processed and refined cereals, swap in …

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Creamy Avocado Pasta

Easy to make and most unbelievably creamy avocado pasta you have ever tasted. This recipe makes a terrific dinner dish that can be whipped in just 20 minutes. STEP 1 Follow package instructions to cook pasta. STEP 2 In the meantime, blend together the remaining ingredients into a smooth sauce. STEP 3 In a large …

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