Welcome to the premier edition of the California Avocado Tool Kit for Supermarket Dietitians. The Tool Kit is loaded with information to help you educate your customers and introduce them to new usage ideas that are part of a delicious and healthful diet. In the Tool Kit you will find “how to” information, recipes, seasonal stories, new usage ideas (Wake Up to Breakfast with California Avocados!) and educational handouts. We also have a PR Tools section which includes reproducible pages for you to share with your customers as well as social media and intercom announcements content.

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2012 Issues

July 2012 - Back to School with California Avocados

With kids getting ready to go back to school in August and September we thought it was the perfect time to share some facts about our favorite subject – California avocados. In this issue, we’ve included informative and fun facts to share with your customers, new lunchbox and snack ideas and kid-friendly recipes.

June 2012 - California Avocados are in Peak Season

Summer is the season when the produce aisle tells the story of abundant availability. Fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables are available at the peak of their eating quality. In this issue, we’ve included tips on pairing fruits and vegetables to bring out the best in each. Check out Artisan Chef Trey Foshee’s article on his favorite fresh seasonal pairings. And this month’s News Nugget features delicious “power pairings” that encourage consumers to shop the produce department.

May 2012 - Summer Solutions: Outdoor Cooking Ideas

Whether it’s cooking or being physically active, the summer months draw us out of our kitchens and our homes to enjoy the warm weather and longer days. Outdoor grilling and no-cook meals mean you can enjoy every last drop of sunshine and keep the heat out of the kitchen. In this recipe-packed issue you’ll find healthy, beat-the-heat menu ideas, discover new ways to prepare California avocados and learn about the benefits of including avocados as part of your post-workout cool down.

April 2012 - Celebrate American Summer Holidays

Spring is in the air, but summer is around the corner. In this issue we’ve included recipes that will put some green in your red, white and blue American Summer Holiday Celebrations, shared how one California Avocado farmer has kept his American dream alive despite having lost everything and reveal a new nutrition “power couple.” And for great news you can use, check out Nutrition Nibble and News Nugget for interesting nutrition information to pass on to your customers.

March 2012 – June is California Avocado Month

Check out the March Supermarket RD Nutrition Newsletter highlighting “California Avocado Month” which takes place in June. Read about the California Avocado Commission’s Artisan program and Chef Hugh Acheson’s tips for getting creative with the fruit. Learn about the versatility of California avocados and how they can help your consumers meet the MyPlate recommendations and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.

February 2012 - A Healthier Cinco de Mayo with California Avocados

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and always a great reason for a party. In this second issue we give you some timely and simple ideas to help take you to the lighter side of this festive holiday.

January 2012 - California Avocado Season Kick-Off

Spring marks the kick-off of California avocado season, but we know you start planning your spring and summer editorial during the chilly winter months. In this first issue we take you to the avocado groves of sunny California and introduce you to a few of our 5,000 growers that are working now – as they do 365 days a year – nurturing and tending to their trees so, when it comes time to harvest, you and your customers will enjoy great tasting avocados.

2011 Issues

July 2011 - Living a Healthy Fit Lifestyle

Summer is winding down and we’re looking forward to Labor Day, the holiday that is celebrated across the country with picnics and barbeques. It’s a national holiday, but we have some ideas to enjoy it California-style. In this issue of the California Avocado Supermarket RD Nutrition Newsletter we’ve added some sizzle (and California cool) to the end of summer. We will take you back to school with a quick-and-easy entree and ideas for school lunches and anytime snacks that make the grade when it comes to healthy and delicious.

June 2011 - Revive Your Healthy Living Resolutions

Summer is in full swing and is the perfect time to revisit and renew that New Year's resolution of living a healthy fit lifestyle. This issue of the California Avocado Supermarket RD Nutrition Newsletter is dedicated to the benefits of being physically active and how California avocados can help to keep you at peak performance. Check out our new nutrition label to see what's "up."

May 2011 - Father's Day and Men's Health Month

The May issue was dedicated to dads and men of all ages and to keeping them healthy. We offered nutrition information that addresses some of the most common health issues for men, and also included several recipes for a heart-healthy and delicious menu -- great for any occasion.

April 2011 - Moms and Kids

This issue is dedicated to moms and kids. You’ll find terrific tips from renowned pediatricians about avocados as a first food, great tasting recipes for babies and children, USDA-approved nutrition information and news about the California Avocados Avo Babies(SM) Scholarship Contest.

March 2011 - From "Ole!" to "Opa!"

This second issue of the California Avocado Commission's Nutrition Newsletter provides you with ready-to-use nutrition content for your shoppers. You'll find fresh ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo in healthier style as well as information about Mediterranean Diet Month and Mediterranean-inspired menus.

February 2011 (Premier Issue) - Heart health

Welcome to the premier issue of the California Avocado Supermarket RD Nutrition Newsletter. This issue includes articles, recipes and tips for making California Avocados part of a heart healthy diet featuring: Get the Good Fats with California Avocados, Better-for-You Baking with California Avocados and a Spread and Dip Nutritional Comparison Chart.