Vitamins and Minerals
Avocado contains folate, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, and Vitamin C.
Essential to (Body parts/Functions)
Avocados have the potential to fight against cancer cells and reduce the symptoms of oxidative stress. Avocados are highly rich in fat that makes them useful against heart disease, and lower blood pressure. It also contains fiber and folate that make the cardiovascular system stronger and improve heart health. Avocado significantly can reduce cholesterol levels and blood triglycerides by up to 22%. Avocados also help your digestive system to absorb more nutrients from plant foods.
Origin
Avocado dfdgated 7000 years ago in south-central Mexico. This belongs to the family Laurels. It’s botanically a berry that contains one large seed. Avocados are cultivated worldwide especially in tropical and Mediterranean climates of several countries. This fruit is egg-shaped with brown, purple, or black skin and has buttery flesh when ripe. Avocados are available in many different sizes.
Types
Avocados have many types such as Choquette, Gwen, Hass, Lula, Maluma, Pinkerton, and Reed.
Production
Global production in 2019 was about 7.18 million metric tons. Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Peru are the top countries that contribute a lot to the production of avocados.