Avocado is a large, brilliant green fruit with leathery, black skin. They can be referred to as butter fruit or alligator pears. They are the standard ingredient of guacamole dips. And they are showing up in various foods, including smoothies, brownies, and even salads and wraps. On average, five ounces (medium-sized) avocados include 226 calories, 3 grammes of protein, and 9 grammes of fibre.

Although some people refer to avocados as fruits and others as vegetables, they are classified as berries. They belong to the same plant family as the cinnamon tree.

Although indigenous to Central American and Mexico, avocados are grown worldwide, including in North America. California produces the largest amount of avocados in the United States, with more than 5,000 farms there producing more than 400 million pounds of avocados annually.

Avocados are a good source of essential nutrients, including fibre and good fats. They also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may help decrease the risk of heart disease. Avocados are a staple in many kitchens worldwide because they are filling, adaptable, and tasty. It has been shown that regular eating of good fats, such as those in avocados, encourages an increase in testosterone and growth hormone synthesis.

Fibre, crucial for a healthy digestive tract, is abundant in avocados. According to some research, eating avocados may enhance bacterial diversity in the stomach and lower bile acid content in the faeces.