Avocados are so hot right now — and for very good reason. Not only are they creamy, delicious, and versatile; they’re also incredibly nutritious. If you’re not already mad about avocado, here’s why you should be.
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Brittany DoohanBrittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.
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