“Get the Scoop on California Avocados”

Oldways Supermarket Dietitian Symposium Dallas, TX – March 1, 2013

Introduction to California Avocados

• Peak season March – September

• Perfect marriage of nutrition, taste and texture

• Hand-grown on small family farms in ideal coastal climate

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Avocados are Nutrient-dense

• 8% DV Vitamin K and Fiber • 6% DV Folate • 4% DV Potassium • 4% DV Vitamins E, C and B6 • Gluten free • Over 75% of the fat in avocados is unsaturated (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) • Omega 3 - 40 mg, Omega 6 - 500 mg and Omega 9 - 30 mg

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Avocado Nutrition Label

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Wake Up to Breakfast with California Avocados

• Start the day with a serving of fruit • Nutritious fats aid in satiety • Eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved

cognitive function and improved mood • Super simple to prepare • Creamy smoothies, satisfying topping for toast and bagels,

colorful filling for omelets, breakfast burritos and frittatas

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Versatility of California Avocados in Cooking

• Baking: fat replacement

• Grilling, pizza topping or stirred into whole grain dishes for creaminess (in lieu of butter)

• Pickled avocados anyone?

Avocados can be used across all day parts from breakfast to lunch to dinner, in snacks and desserts:

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Selecting California Avocados

• Look for “California” or “Produce of USA” on the label • Gently squeeze in the palm of your hand • Ready-to-eat fruit will yield to gentle pressure

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What is in a Half an Avocado?

• 130 Calories

• 380 mg Potassium

• 20% DV Fiber

• 15% DV Folate

• 10% DV Vitamins C, E, B6 and Pantothenic Acid

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Avocado Nutrition Research

Hass Avocado Board Research Results

• UCLA Burger Study, journal Food and Nutrition, Nov. 2012

Eating one-half of a fresh medium Hass avocado with a burger (90 percent lean) rather than eating a burger alone, may curb the production of compounds that contribute to inflammation which is a risk factor that may be associated with heart disease.ii

o The Hass Avocado, when eaten with the burger, neutralized IL-6 level four hours after the meal, compared to eating the burger plain

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Avocado Nutrition Research

• National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Study, Nutrition Journal, Jan. 2013

Avocado consumption is associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake, and lower metabolic syndrome risk in U.S. adults

o New analysis of data from NHANES indicates consuming avocados may be associated with: Better diet quality and beneficial nutrients intake level Lower intake of added sugars Lower body weight, BMI and waist circumference Higher “good” cholesterol levels and lower metabolic syndrome

risk

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Break Activity

• Try your hand at the Cut, Nick and Peel method during the break for easy in-store demos

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Resources • The California Avocado Commission has nutritional materials

available – orders can be placed or materials can be downloaded at CaliforniaAvocado.com/Healthcare Professionals

• Coming Soon…NEW SRD TOOL KIT - Resource guide for all things California Avocado

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Resources

Hundreds of Recipes at your Fingertips • Discover hundreds of great recipes at

CaliforniaAvocado.com/Recipes

• Use the “Advanced Search” feature to find special diets or types of recipes

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THANK YOU!

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact: • Laura Paden – (818) 597-0480 – Laura@PadenPR.com • Kathleen Johnson – (310) 649-4781 – kathleen@knjpr.com • Angela Fraser – (949) 341-1955, x106 – afraser@avocado.org

California Avocado Commission - (800) 344-4333

Visit CaliforniaAvocado.com for selection and preparation tips, recipes, nutrition information and more.

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