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Researchers Find an Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Jun 11, 2012

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Researchers in Mexico say avocado oil could be used to counteract the effects of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Acvocado is already well known for its cholesterol-fighting properties

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