Australian avocados are packed full of the goodness needed to lift your mood. A source of niacin (vitamin B3) and folate (vitamin B9), they’re the good mood food that will make sure you have a better day!
*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.
Top Tip: Place an unripe avocado in a paper bag with a ripe banana for 2-3 days and it will be ready to eat.
Top Tip: Toss avocados in a salad for extra green goodness.
Australian Australian avocados are available all year-round (Hass in spring, summer & winter; Shepard in autumn)..
The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.
(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)
A quarter of an avocado (50g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables (even though it’s technically a fruit).
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Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA |
The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.
(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)
A quarter of an avocado (50g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables (even though it’s technically a fruit).