A CONTRACT WITH MYSELF
I, in full possession of my faculties, free from external pressures and passing whims, as the highest authority over myself and fully aware that what I do today may shape the person I become tomorrow…
HEREBY DECLARE:
I commit to moving, to looking the other way when I spot the sofa, and to tuning in to the signals my body sends.
I commit to choosing responsibly, to using my head, and to knowing the difference between “that looks delicious” and “should this even be on my plate?”
And when in doubt, I declare that I will always trust the foods that deliver and never let me down: like European avocados and mangoes, which nourish me with unique properties and incredible flavour.
That I commit to looking after myself so I can enjoy a long, loooong, fulfilling and active life (not just a long one).
I commit to treating my body like a temple. To show it I care by giving it what it enjoys and, above all, what does it good.
I commit to listening to it when it asks for rest, and to enjoying it when it asks for fun… because one doesn't rule out the other.
AND IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I sign this contract with myself, today and every day, naming my own wellbeing as the sole beneficiary.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT AVOCADO IN 5 STEPS:
The Origin: European is best
Look for European Avocados grown in Spain. Choose them in season. From December to April they arrive at their freshest, perfectly ripe and without any surprises.
Look before you touch: read the skin
Colour: look for an even tone, avoiding damp black patches or very discoloured areas.
Texture: a slightly rough skin or small surface blemishes is perfectly normal.
Sheen: a natural, even sheen is ideal.
Do not squeeze it with your fingers
Hold the avocado in your palm and wrap your fingers gently around it. Apply even, gentle pressure:
Ready today: gives slightly and springs back. For 2–3 days’ time: fairly firm, barely any give.
The Stem: helpful… but not essential
twisting, the flesh underneath is usually perfectly ripe and bright.
Important: don’t pull it off in the shop; many avocados arrive without their stem and that is not a fault.
Plan your week: "The staggered basket"
1 or 2 avocados ready for today or tomorrow.
2 or 3 for in 2 to 3 days.
A few still green ones for the weekend.
FINAL TIP
What is fine: spots, light surface scars or irregular shapes do not affect the inside.
What is not fine: soft, deep indentations, a strong or fermented smell, leakage, or a rattling stone.
Activities
Each activity forms part of an overarching strategy to bring European-grown avocados and mangoes into people’s everyday lives, championing their place within a varied and balanced diet.
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