The potential dangers of avocados and how to avoid them

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Have you increased your avocado intake since going low carb and suffered from the dreaded “avocado hand”? These delicious, fatty green fruits are becoming increasingly popular. But, with the rise of its popularity, the injuries connected to the avocado have also increased: According to the Chicago Tribune, avocado consumption has increased by 250 percent since 2002. There aren’t reliable statistics on how many Americans have been injured cutting an avocado, but emergency rooms report that it is becoming more frequent. In New Zealand, an average of 100 people a year who have cut themselves while handling an avocado request compensation from a government fund for injuries. The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons called for safety labels on the fruit. One London doctor said he was treating four patients a week for avocado-related injuries. The Washington Post: A new, easy-to-peel avocado promises to send fewer people to the ER. There’s...
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