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Avocado is one of my favorite foods. Atypical for a vegetable or fruit, the avocado has a creamy texture and is delicately aromatic. Its high fat content makes it unusually filling. The avocado, Persea americana, is native to the Americas, particularly central America and nearby regions. My favorite variety of avocado is the Haas . . . → Read More: Uses of Avocado Avocados are packed with nutrients and healthy fatty acids. The health benefits of avocados are unique for the fruit family. Most fruits have a very low fat contact, but avocados are packed with healthy fats. A regular intake of polyunsaturated is good for your brain, heart, skin, and hair. Check out our article on . . . → Read More: Benefits of Avocados Avocado nutrition factsAvocados were first cultivated in South America with later migration to Mexico. It was believed that a Mayan princess ate the very first avocado and that it held mystical and magical powers. European sailors traveling to the New World used avocados as their form of butter. Avocados were first seen in . . . → Read More: Avocados Side Effects and Nutritional Values In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in-depth nutritional profile for Avocados is also available. This profile includes information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more. Introduction to Food Rating System Chart In order to . . . → Read More: Avocado - In-Depth Nutritional Profile The avocado originated in the state of Puebla, Mexico. History Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated in these regions since 8,000 B.C. In the mid-17th century, they were introduced to Jamaica and spread through the Asian tropical regions in the mid-1800s. Cultivation in United States, specifically in . . . → Read More: Avocado - History and Nutritional Profile Healthy heart food avocado Supports Cardiovascular Health Avocado’s support for heart and blood vessels might be surprising to some people who think about avocado as too high in fat for heart health. From a research standpoint, however, many metabolic aspects of heart health - including levels of inflammatory risk factors, levels of oxidative . . . → Read More: Avocado - Further Health Benefits |
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