Here’s how to chop your fruit and veg safely to avoid a trip to A&E with a bloody case of ‘avocado hand’
Avocados, mangoes and coconuts can all cause complications in the kitchen... but they don't have to - follow our helpful guide
DID you know the word avocado comes from the Aztec for testicle? But who would have thought it can be as much of a pain to cut?
Casualty departments are seeing cases of “avocado hand’” every week.
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Preparing the on-trend fruit, with its thick skin and hard inner stone, is leading healthy eaters to badly hurt themseleves.
Hospital staff have reported a “post-brunch surge” on Saturdays, including serious nerve and tendon injuries that need complex surgery.
Here, COURTNEY BARTLETT brings you hot tips to remaining healthy while cutting your fruit and veg.
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