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With more than 71,000 acres of cultivated avocado trees, Chileans know a thing or two about the famous fruit. The palta (their word for avocado, which differs from aguacate, used in other Spanish-speaking countries) packs a serious wallop of calories per ounce. Thankfully, a high percentage of the fats are monounsaturated - helping your heart more than thickening your middle. ... (Full article: 173 words)
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