@dr_ericberg: Here’s the ugly truth about av...
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Sep 04, 2025
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Here’s the ugly truth about avocados (that you won’t like):
I used to think they were the most amazing superfood you could possibly eat.
I even recommended them to my patients…
Until I found this out: 🧵
I used to think they were the most amazing superfood you could possibly eat.
I even recommended them to my patients…
Until I found this out: 🧵
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Many avocados are artificially ripened.
They’re placed in gas chambers and treated with ethylene gas to speed up the process.
But this prevents natural flavor compounds and phytonutrients from developing.
It may look perfect outside, but it lacks quality inside.
They’re placed in gas chambers and treated with ethylene gas to speed up the process.
But this prevents natural flavor compounds and phytonutrients from developing.
It may look perfect outside, but it lacks quality inside.
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Now let’s talk about avocado oil.
A study of 22 major brands revealed alarming findings:
• High oxidation levels (causing inflammation)
• Oils diluted with soy or canola
• Some products contained 0% avocado oil
82% of avocado oil on shelves is not what it claims to be.
A study of 22 major brands revealed alarming findings:
• High oxidation levels (causing inflammation)
• Oils diluted with soy or canola
• Some products contained 0% avocado oil
82% of avocado oil on shelves is not what it claims to be.
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Why oxidation matters:
Oxidized oil becomes harmful & causes inflammation.
Just like a cut apple turns brown, avocado oil goes rancid when exposed to air, heat, or light.
You can’t taste it, but it is still there and damaging your body at a cellular level.
And it gets worse…
Oxidized oil becomes harmful & causes inflammation.
Just like a cut apple turns brown, avocado oil goes rancid when exposed to air, heat, or light.
You can’t taste it, but it is still there and damaging your body at a cellular level.
And it gets worse…
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There are no official U.S. regulations for avocado oil.
Unlike olive oil, which has international standards, avocado oil can be diluted, deodorized, or mislabeled with no legal consequences.
Some bottles don’t even list an expiration date.
So how can you protect yourself?
Unlike olive oil, which has international standards, avocado oil can be diluted, deodorized, or mislabeled with no legal consequences.
Some bottles don’t even list an expiration date.
So how can you protect yourself?
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How to protect yourself:
• Choose dark glass bottles
• Check for a harvest date & expiration date
• Avoid the cheapest brands
• Fresh oil should have a slight green tint
Keep in mind: “Product of USA” may still be grown in China, blended in Mexico, bottled in the U.S.
• Choose dark glass bottles
• Check for a harvest date & expiration date
• Avoid the cheapest brands
• Fresh oil should have a slight green tint
Keep in mind: “Product of USA” may still be grown in China, blended in Mexico, bottled in the U.S.
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What about guacamole?
Most fast-food guacamole contains less than 5% avocado, and sometimes none at all.
It’s often replaced with:
• Green peas
• Hydrogenated oils
• Starches and fillers
What you’re actually eating is mostly green goo.
Most fast-food guacamole contains less than 5% avocado, and sometimes none at all.
It’s often replaced with:
• Green peas
• Hydrogenated oils
• Starches and fillers
What you’re actually eating is mostly green goo.
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Even skincare products can be misleading.
Many “avocado oil” creams list soy, palm, or mineral oil first.
The avocado oil is often just a trace amount, added for marketing purposes.
Many “avocado oil” creams list soy, palm, or mineral oil first.
The avocado oil is often just a trace amount, added for marketing purposes.
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How to pick real avocados:
• Choose ripe, firm fruit
• Avoid shiny, wax-coated ones
• Test ripeness with a gentle thumb press
When selected properly, avocados are highly nutritious, packed with potassium, magnesium, and healthy fats.
• Choose ripe, firm fruit
• Avoid shiny, wax-coated ones
• Test ripeness with a gentle thumb press
When selected properly, avocados are highly nutritious, packed with potassium, magnesium, and healthy fats.
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One medium avocado provides up to 900 mg of potassium, essential for muscle, nerve, and heart function.
They’re also rich in magnesium and have far less omega-6 than seed oils.
But these benefits only apply to real, properly ripened avocados.
They’re also rich in magnesium and have far less omega-6 than seed oils.
But these benefits only apply to real, properly ripened avocados.
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Avocados are still one of the best foods out there when chosen carefully.
They provide healthy fats, potassium, magnesium, and support overall health.
To learn more about the ugly truth of avocados and how to get the best quality, watch this video: youtu.be/t5xrgZg8qc4
They provide healthy fats, potassium, magnesium, and support overall health.
To learn more about the ugly truth of avocados and how to get the best quality, watch this video: youtu.be/t5xrgZg8qc4
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A bit about me:
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
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