What is the nutrition value of avocado skin and pit?

jerry M asked: I heard during Vitamix blender presentation in Costco that it’s good to put avocado pit and skin into blender as well.
But I can’t find regular avocado nutrition information, for example here: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
Was there any research done about skin and pits?
Are they really good source of nutrition?SHAKIA

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What job combines nutrition and human anatomy/physiology without working with people?

Sarah S asked: I am interested in these topics but I don’t know how I would apply them to a career. All careers that involve these areas are usually for a fitness trainer or nutrition consultant. What other careers are there? I just want to get out of office work.RUTHIE

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What orgenelle in an animal cell is the site of autotrophic nutrition?

VladZ305 asked: What orgenelle in an animal cell is the site of autotrophic nutrition?
It’s a regents question which I need help with.ROSELIA

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What career opportunities are there in nutrition?

trenchwatch asked: I have just graduated with a bachelors degree in nutrition and food science. I did not plan on taking this any further. Now I am taking the year off to apply to medical school. Medicine is my passion, but my chances of acceptance do not look good, so I am looking into a […]

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What can I do with an interest in Nutrition and Public Health?

Albo Chick asked: I’m interested in how nutrition relates to disease, and how dangerous food additives (like artificial sweeteners) contribute to disease. I’m also interested in alternative medicine. What careers best match my interests?MARGARITA

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