OUR FAVORITE HERE AT MOD.LIFE® AVOCADOS
Organic avocados are considered a pure, nutrient-rich food choice, while non-organic avocados are also healthy but may contain more pesticide residues and often involve large-scale farming methods. Both styles originate mainly from Mexico, California, Peru, and Chile, where climates favor avocado growth.
Healthy Aspects
Rich in Healthy Fats: Both organic and non-organic avocados provide monounsaturated fats that support heart health and help reduce inflammation.
Fiber Power: High fiber content in avocados aids gut health, boosts satiety, and helps manage weight.
Loaded with Nutrients: Avocados deliver potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin E, vitamin K, and antioxidants like carotenoids, beneficial for skin, vision, and immunity.
Lower Cholesterol: The healthy fats in avocados, especially oleic acid, are linked to lowering bad LDL cholesterol.
Organic vs Non-Organic
Organic Avocados:
Lower pesticide exposure, reducing toxic buildup and supporting overall wellness.
Often allowed to ripen naturally, resulting in larger, tastier fruit with less artificial intervention.
May have slightly higher levels of iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
Non-Organic Avocados:
Typically ripened with ethylene gas in bulk storage and more likely to have pesticide residues.
Still offer excellent nutrition, but may lack the “natural” edge of organics.
Often they are rubbery in texture.
So…….
When possible, choose organic avocados for reduced pesticide exposure and potentially higher nutrient content.
Enjoy avocados in salads, sandwiches, or smoothies to enhance nutrient absorption, especially for fat-soluble vitamins. Eat anytime of the day!!
Store ripe avocados in the fridge to prevent spoilage.
To check ripeness, gently squeeze: ready avocados yield to firm pressure.
Where They Come From
Mexico is the largest producer, followed by the U.S. (California, Florida), Peru, and Chile.
Choosing organic means cleaner eating and possibly bigger fruit. Non-organic is still a nutritious option, but organic comes out on top for purity and natural growth. But we find the non organic avocado is much more rubbery in texture.
