Avocados as our Health asset

 Avocado - A fruit with Mexican origin, generally looks like a large berry with a large seed. 

Tropical and Mediterranean climates are well suited for cultivating Avocados. Though the origin from Mexico, Avocados are cultivated in many countries. 

Fruit Color: Green, Brown, Blackish

Other names of Avocado: alligator pear, Persea, Butter Fruit, Cura, Abacate and many more.

It is highly delicious and packed with multiple vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Included Nutrients and Vitamins in Avocado:

Potassium
Lutein
Zeaxanthin
Monounsaturated fat
Folate
VitaminB6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin E

Health Benefits of Avocado:

1. Lowers risk of certain Cancers.
2. Reduce Arthritis symptoms.
3. Helps you lose weight
4. Protect your eyes from certain harmful light
5. Protects your heart
6. Helps reduce blood sugar levels.
7. Lowers inflammation in the Heart
8. Lowers Cholestrol
9. Boost your mood
10.  Saves your Brain
11. Strengthern Bones
12. Can be used for Skin care
13. Improves Digestion
14. Prevents birth defects for the baby in womb

Cons of Avocado:
1. Sometimes it may lead to certain allergy. People with Latex allergy should consult physician before consuming.

How to choose a good Avocado while shopping:
1. Avoid Avocados with some dark spots or cracks
2. Ripen Avocados will be in a darker color
3. Press gently and it should not mush
4. If it is too soft and mushy, it is over riped.
5. Notice the texture of the Avocados and it should be slightly pebbled.

Popular Avocado Recipies:

1. Corn and Avocado Salad
2. Chicken Avocado Sandwich
3. Crispy Avocado Tacos
4. Avocado smoothie
5. Sweet potato and Avocado toast
6. Creamy Avocado spread
7. Guacamole
8.Avocado and lemon zest spaghetti
9. Avocado and Vegetable rolls
10. Avocado and Egg brown rice bowl and many

Please do comment whether any other popular dishes made out of Avocado in your region.

There are many many health benifits of using Avocado. Avocado a day will kepp you away from health ailments. Do comment about your experience in staying healthy with the use of Avocado.