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Avocado – interesting fruit

Avocado – interesting fruit

Avocado – interesting fruit


Many people think that avocados are vegetables, but they are fruits. An avocado is a berry with one large seed in the center. There are more than 1,000 varieties of avocado. The name “avocado” was given to this fruit by the Spaniards, the first Europeans to try it.
Avocado trees grow wild in Mexico and in Central and South America. Today farmers grow avocados in many places with mild winters and plenty of sun.
Avocado trees can grow up to about 20 meters tall. Its broad leaves stay green all year. The fruits vary widely in size and are round or pear shaped.

Avocado is a wonderful food for people suffering from diabetes. It contains less than one and a half percent of sugars, many vitamins and microelements that are healthy and strengthen immunity. However, the avocado seed, like its leaves, bark, peel contains poisonous substances.
Amazing avocado

Amazing avocado


Avocado contains so much protein that it can completely replace meat dishes, that’s why it is good for vegetarians. 50 grams of avocado contain a daily dose of carotenoids, which contribute to the preservation of youth at the cellular level, improve skin functions and provide good vision. A person who regularly eats avocados, becomes more calm, knows how to resist troubles and remains an optimist even in the most difficult life situations.
It is the main ingredient in the Mexican sauce guacamole.
Avocado has been known for a very long time. Avocado pods were found in the tombs dating back to 750 BC. There are also cave paintings of avocados, which are 12,000 years old.
Avocados are listed in the Guinness Book of Records for being the most nutritious fruit in the world. The entry was made on September 25, 1998.
Avocados are cultivated in Brazil, Africa, Israel and the USA. One tree gives up to 300 kg of fruit per year.
Ancient peoples of Central America considered avocados to be the strongest aphrodisiac.

Avocado – interesting fruit

Awesome avocado

Awesome avocado

Beautiful avocados

Beautiful avocados

Charming avocado

Charming avocado

Different avocados

Different avocados

Lovely avocado

Lovely avocado

Avocado in art

The book about avocado

The book about avocado

Tasty avocado

Tasty avocado

Sandwiches. Photo of Colette Dike

Sandwiches. Photo of Colette Dike

Sandwich with fresh avocado

Sandwich with fresh avocado

Oriental style. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Oriental style. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Nachos. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Nachos. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Meat with avocado by Jan Campbell

Meat with avocado by Jan Campbell

Green salad. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Green salad. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Figures depicting forest spirits. Photos from mymodernmet.com.

Figures depicting forest spirits. Photos from mymodernmet.com.

Decoration. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Decoration. Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Daniel Basserie

Daniel Basserie

Daniel Basserie

Daniel Basserie

Charming totem. Photo from mymodernmet.com.

Charming totem. Photo from mymodernmet.com.

Avocado. Photo by Colette Dike

Avocado. Photo by Colette Dike

Avocado seeds art. Photos from mymodernmet.com.

Avocado seeds art. Photos from mymodernmet.com.

Avocado Sandwiches

Avocado Sandwiches

Avocado cake by Jan Campbell

Avocado cake by Jan Campbell

Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Avocado art by Jan Campbell

Avocado art by Hanna Dovahan

Avocado art by Hanna Dovahan

An avocado hamburger

An avocado hamburger