14.3.08 Super, Not Tasty

So, here's a question: if the avocado that P. made guacamole out of tonight had no flavor, is it still a super food?

*Avocado: A superfood star no less. Providing the perfect ratio of fat, protein and carbohydrate all in one food, avocadoes are also rich in copper which will ward off stress-induced headaches at homework and exam time. Technically a fruit but treated as a vegetable, the avocado is a natural antioxidant. It contains glutathione which blocks 30 different carcinogens and, in test tube experiments, it has been shown to contain agents that can stop the AIDS virus from developing.

What is the deal with fruit and veg that has no flavor? Why are we putting up with this?

Here's a fun fact:

vegetables on sale in the UK have lost 24% of their magnesium, 27% of their iron and 46% of their calcium

If you want real food...