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It’s that time of year when my family is obsessed with the pro football playoffs, college basketball, college football bowls, and occasionally even hockey. It seems that the TV is always showing sports at my house, and with that there’s the demand for snacks. Can’t watch the game without them, right? Well, after a very indulgent holiday season, I’m stocking the pantry and refrigerator with healthy snacks. And that’s where Avocados From Mexico come in.
Grown in the fertile orchard land in the state of Michoacán, near the Pacific Coast, Hass Avocados from Mexico offer higher oil content than other varieties,…
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