Avocados contain 20 vitamins and minerals and plenty of unsaturated “good” fat.
Fun facts about avocados
Beyond the health benefits, here are some interesting tidbits to consider during your next visit to the produce aisle.According to California Avocados, there are hundreds of varieties of this green fruit. Yet, 95% of the avocados eaten in the United States are Hass avocados. Hass are able to be grown year round in places like California, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, The Dominican Republic and Colombia. Hass avocados are medium sized and oval, with a minty green flesh and dark green skin.
Occasionally, you may also see a Florida avocado on store shelves. This large variety is grown in the sunshine state, and they are a bit lower in calories and fat than the Hass variety. But they also taste a bit more bland due to their low fat content.? Replace the butter in baked goods with avocado. Due to its creamy nature and fatty consistency, the avocado is a great stand in for butter in recipes.
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