Florida Avocados

Avocados are notorious for being the base ingredient of one of the healthiest party dips around: Guacamole. But they're also delicious on salads, in sushi rolls, or just cut open as fruit with a little lemon juice sprinkled on top.

Did you know that avocados contain 60% more potassium than bananas? A diet high in avocado has been shown to reduce blood serum levels of LDL cholesterol (harmful) while increasing HDL cholesterol (helpful). The miracle fruit is also high in fiber, B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin E, and has also been linked to natural antibiotic effects. Many people believe avocados also improve skin and hair.

Available August through November