We Have An Avocado Issue

From obscurity to global superstar — from superfood to triggering earthquakes

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I first tried an avocado when I was 22 years old. My 2-year-old goddaughter, well, it was the first food she ever had by herself. Because avocados are everywhere these days, easy to add on a toast, in smoothies, tossed into salads, and dipped in guacamole. They are a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, minera…