Yo it is the almighty avocado

Facts

Written by Elements4Health

• The avocado is a great substitute for meat due to its high fat content.
• An avocado is a fruit and not a vegetable! It is actually a member of the berry family.
• California produces about 90% of the nation's avocado crop.
• According to American institute of Cancer Research in Washington replacing butter, cheese or cream on sandwich with mashed avocado not only helps to reduce calories but also increase the healthy MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) intake.
• The avocado may be an example of  an 'evolutionary anachronism', a fruit adapted for ecological relationship with now-extinct large mammals.
• Three factors in avocado help prevent high blood pressure and stroke: folate, glutathione and potassium. These help to lower homocysteine levels, cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and high blood pressure.
• Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids, potassium, vitamin E, B vitamins, and fiber.
• Avocado oil has better skin penetration than almond, olive, or soy oil, and will be able to transport nutrients through the outer layer of skin to the deeper layers.