Avocados Are Amazing And Healthy!

Learn about some of the avocado uses and benefits. We love avocados and use them in several recipes like guacamole, smoothies, scrambled eggs, avocado toast and more. They can be used as a skin care product like a facial mask or scrub, a natural sunscreen or a hair conditioner. The pit can be crushed and the milky liquid can be used as ink (who knew!). We usually just eat them.

Avocados have a good amount of fiber, very little sugar (1g of sugar per 150g of avocado) and almost no protein (about 3g of protein per 150g of avocado). They are full of monounsaturated fat (around 2/3 is monounsaturated) and nutrients, like potassium, B vitamins, 11 carotenoids and vitamin E.

Here are some fun facts about avocados:

Avocado Facts:

• The avocado is part of the berry family.
• Botanical name – Persea Americana
• Also known as: Alligator pear, vegetable butter, butter pear
• There are over 80 varieties of avocados.
• 90% of US avocados are grown in California

Why are avocados so healthy?

• High in fiber, essential vitamins and minerals
• Lots of potassium, twice the amount of a banana.
• They have very little sodium and are low in fructose
• Provides good monounsaturated fats
• Helps to maintain good cholesterol levels
• Lowers risk of heart disease
• Helps you absorb fat soluble nutrients

Check out this great infographic about avocado uses and benefits to learn more about avocados and this article to learn about more benefits that you have never heard of.

Let us know if you like these healthy fruits as much as we do! Leave your comments below.

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