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Bad breath:  The avocado is one of the best natural mouth wash and a remedy for bad breath...WHO KNEW!?

 

Cholesterol: An avocado contains oleic and linoleic acids that are effective in lowering the LDL cholesterol and increasing the healthy HDL cholesterol.

Immune system: Regular consumption of avocados strengthens the body's immune system.

Muscle and nerve: The high potassium content helps balance our body's electrolytes, aids muscle activity, nerve function and energy metabolism.

Caution: People who are sensitive to latex should avoid touching or eating avocados as it contains an enzyme called chitinase that can cause an allergic reaction.

For more info....http://www.juicing-for-health.com/avocado.html

here's a "not-so-local" na-da farm avocado smoothie recipe:

(serves my crew of 7 in juice glasses)

Get out the vita-mixer your great uncle gave you....peel/core one whole avocado and put into blender with 1 cup ice & 1 cup milk & 2 teaspoons of agave nectar (use yogurt instead of milk if you want)

blend on high

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