NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- Add avocados to your menu and enjoy the versatility
- CELEBRATED
- Each year on July 31st
- FOUNDER
- Founded in In 2017 by Camille May and Danika Brysha of Model Meals
- STAT
- According the USDA Economic Research Service, 2.675 billion pounds of avocados are sold in the U.S. each year
NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY
Add National Avocado Day on July 31st to your menu of delicious food holidays to celebrate. Avocados are so versatile you can use them for everything from the appetizer to main dishes. Get ready to clear the table for an entire meal to make sure you enjoy this delicious food in style.
#NationalAvocadoDay
Avocados are more than a staple food in the American diet; they are proven to be a key ingredient in recipes for both inside the body and on the body! While guacamole is grand, don't settle for just the chips and dip on this food holiday.
According to the Hass Avocado Board, as of 2015, avocado consumption in the United States doubled since 2005 and quadrupled since 2000. In fact, a whopping 4.25 billion avocados were sold in the U.S. in 2015. That's four point two five billion of this amazingly beautiful food.
Avocado: The Super Food
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Avocados target insulin resistance with heart-healthy fats. They also fight Alzheimer's with their Omega 3 fatty acids. Another avocado superpower is preventing and repairing damage due to its source of Vitamins C, E and K.
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Ancient Aztecs used the avocado to beautify their skin topically with masks. Then in the early 20th century, the cosmetic industry discovered the benefits of its oil in creams, lotions, facial cleansers and other products that required a smooth application. Interestingly, the practice continues today.
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One of the secret weapons in an avocado is the high oleic acid content. This moisturizing fatty acid helps keep skin soft and hydrated but also supports the regeneration of damaged skin cells reducing redness and irritation. Eat more of this superfruit or cook with avocado oil if you have this type of skin issue.
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Avocados celebrate with dessert effortlessly. Additionally, the creamy texture replaces calorie-laden oils with healthful fats. That means we can indulge without the guilt. What better way to celebrate National Avocado Day than to indulge a little?
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY
Enjoy an avocado and try a new recipe. Share your favorite avocado recipe and use #NationalAvocadoDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY HISTORY
Model Meals founded National Avocado Day in 2017 at the peak of California avocado season, on July 31. The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Avocado Day to be celebrated annually beginning in 2017.
About the Founder
Model Meals is a meal delivery service established in 2015 by Camille May and professional curve model Danika Brysha. The company works with local organic growers and farmers as much as possible to create whole food-focused menus, encouraging sustainable agriculture and healthy eating.
Whole30 approved, gluten-free and Paleo-friendly, a huge part of the Model Meals lifestyle is avocados, whether that's in a dish or to have on the go. Danika and Camille famously carry "purse avocados" for a midday dose of healthy fat and vitamins. Obviously passionate about this superfood, Model Meals wanted to celebrate it to the fullest, and the idea to create its own holiday was born.
Media Contact:
Erin Messmer
Phone: (949) 610-086
E-mail: erin@modelmeals.com