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AVO QUIZ!

What do you know about the health benefits of an avocado? Take this short quiz and find out. You’ll walk away feeling avo savvy. And maybe a little hungry!

True or False
Avocados are the only fruit that is sugar-free.
Avocados are sugar-free, but that doesn’t mean they are flavor-free. Any way you serve ‘em, avos are always a good, and good for you, idea!
True or False
One serving (about one-third of a medium avocado) contains 6 grams of “good fats.”
Avocados contain good fats (unsaturated fats), which are known to be essential for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain.
True or False
Avocados do not count as part of your daily fruit and vegetable servings because they are so tasty.
Avocados are fruit, so every slice, dice, and scoop counts. Because they are sugar-free, they are a healthy choice if you’re concerned about diabetes.