Don't be afraid by the high fat content of avocados.  Avocado fats are monosaturated fats (good fats).  If eaten in moderation, avocados are very healthy.

A study done by researchers at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social in Mexico reveals that 45 volunteers who ate avocados every day for a week experienced an average 17% drop in total blood cholesterol.

Avocados were first cultivated in South America.  Legend has that

Mayan princess ate the very first avocado and that it held mystical and magical powers.

Avocado Facts

• European sailors traveling to the New World used avocados as their form of butter.
• Avocados were first seen in the United States in the early 1800's.
• California is currently the largest producer of avocados  stateside.
• There are more than 80 varieties, with the "Hass" variety dominating the U.S. Marketplace.
• A single mature avocado tree can give birth to more than 400 avocados a year.
• Not that you care, but avocados are fruit not a vegetable.

Now you have another good reason for you to eat that delicious Guacamole dip. 

Do you know that:

• avocados are high in fiber (bowel movement friendly)?
• avocados have 60% more potassium than bananas?
• avocados are sodium- and cholesterol- free?
• avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat?

These fatty but healthy babies are also loaded with nutrients  like vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, Folate, potassium, magnesium, glutathione, beta-sitosterol, and riboflain.  All are good for your body and anti-aging.

Health findings relating avocados:

Avocados: Top-Ranking Fruit Rich In Flavor And Phytochemicals

Study Reveals Avocados Highest Fruit Source Of Vitamin E

Lutein In Avocados And Green Vegetables Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

Make Avocado Part of Your Diet

• Add some avocado slices to your fruit or salad plates.
• Serve guacamole with baked tortilla chips instead of dip.
• Spice up your sandwiches with avocado wedges.
• Add diced avocados to your omelets.
• Make an avocado shake.
• Spread 2 Tbsp of mashed avocado on your wheat toast instead of butter.
• Top your soups and stews with diced avocados in place of sour cream.