Avocado strengthens immunity and protects against cancer, the benefits of avocados are known for 7,000 years. Avocado (Persea americana) is a tree of the Laurel family. The fruit is called “Alligatoridae pear” because of a bulbous shape and green as crocodile leather sheath. Aztecs and Mayans called avocados “ahuakatal” which literally translated means “testicle,” perhaps because of the similarity with the authority of her husband. Avocados are cultivated about 7,000 years.

Native to South America. Avocado is brought to Europe by the Spanish fleet in the 17th century, and two centuries later is common in Asia, Africa and Australia. Nowadays, the world’s largest producer of avocados are the US, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. There are over 500 species of avocado, and the main three are Mexican, Guatemalan and West Indian. Avocados strengthen immunity and cure many diseases. Avocado is very rich in vitamin K, A, C, D, E and B vitamins C. Avocados contain many minerals – potassium, zinc, copper, magnesium and iron. It is rich in proteins, omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids. Avocado oil is also very high quality and used cosmetics.

Nutritional composition of 100 g avocado: 190 calories; 2 g protein, 14.5 g fat, 1.9 g carbohydrates
Avocados are very good for health.
Avocados lowers “bad” cholesterol in the blood.
Avocado normalizes blood pressure.
Avocado reduces the risk of cardiovascular, cancer, eye, liver, gall bladder, and kidney disease.
Avocado prevents ulcer, gastritis, anemia and diabetes mellitus.
Avocados strengthens the immune system.
Avocado stabilize the nervous system.
Avocado accelerates metabolism and improves digestion
Avocados are high-calorie, but low glycemic index. Since it contains a lot of protein and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids, they make it an ideal substitute for meat and dairy products.
Food menu becomes more balanced and healthier if you include avocado to it.

Recipe: Avocado with lettuce, parmesan cheese and walnuts
products:
1 green salad
2 scallions,
50 g. Parmesan
3 tablespoons corn
1 avocado,
50 g. Of walnuts
olive oil
vinegar
salt.
Preparation:

Lettuce is washed and chopped wholesale. Then mix with chopped onion and corn and mix. Add the avocado, cut into slices and seasoning. Finally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and walnuts bruised.