Avocado the edible fruit of the avocado tree (Persea Americana), native to Mexico and South America and now widely cultivated in tropical regions.
The avocado is rich in Vitamin E, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and gluthione, a powerful antioxidant. Its high caloric value is due to its high fat content, responsible for the increase in HDL (good) cholesterol that helps protect the arteries. It is also rich in nutrients such as protein, iron, carbohydrates and minerals.
