At risk of being permanently kicked out of the millennial generation, it's time for me to come clean. I don't like avocado toast. (Pause for gasps.) Yes, it's true. I'm completely OVER everyone's favorite Instagrammable breakfast, and here's why I think you should be too:
1. Avocados have huge environmental footprint.
You know water? Like, the stuff our bodies need in order to live? Well, avocados require up to 72 gallons of water per pound to grow. Doesn't that seem a little greedy, especially when there are towns in the US currently in a water crisis?
2. They'll empty your wallet.
According to CNN, in 2017, avocado prices went up 125% in LESS THAN A YEAR. The high demand for avocados has made that routine avocado toast into a serious investment. Still, making your avocado toast at home is more economical then getting it at a restaurant. Don't even get me started on this $100 monstrosity.
3. They're not a complete breakfast.
Being that they're a fruit, avocados are very low in protein. Protein is super important in the morning - it gives you a boost of energy and keeps you full longer. Avocado toast is essentially carb + fat. In order to make avo toast complete, you'll need whole grain bread and an egg on top. Which leads me to number 4 ...
4. Avocado is trying to steal egg's spotlight.
Anyone who knows me knows I'm obsessed with eggs. I believe there is truly nothing a fried egg can't improve, and you can quote me on that. Eggs on toast have been a breakfast staple forever, and for good reason. They're ALSO healthy fats, and they're packed with protein. Plus, it's not like eggs are trying to get mashed up and served with corn chips. (I'm just saying, stay in your lane avocado.)
5. Apparently, I'm in good company.
Last month, everyone's favorite reality television star Chip Gaines outed himself as am avo toast hater. I'm proud of you, Chip. Looks like it's us against the world.
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