Prehistorically, the mammoth and giant ground sloth were eating them and pooping out the seeds. Luckily, they didn’t die with the mammoth.
By 500 BC, People in Mexico and Central America were cultivating Ahuacatl , which means testicles.
It was not discovered until a postman with Rudolph Hass who brought an avocado seedling for graft but in vain. With his failed attempt, he nearly cut down the famous Hass tree. Yet, his children managed to persuade him to keep and years later, he even patented it. From then on, Hass was replacing Fuerte and conquering the world of avocado.
Health benefits
Most research suggests that a diet rich in unsaturated fats is beneficial for health and may reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and dementia.
Avocado and its oil are relatively good sources of lutein, a carotenoid and antioxidant that’s naturally found in your eyes.
In particular, carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin are poorly absorbed without fat.
Suggested use
Guacamole, salad, pasta, panino, desserts like cheesecake, truffle, etc, perfect health fats substitute.
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