Avocado is a fruit! I remember being a little kid and being fed avocado all the time. In South American cuisine it is customary to be added to the side of your main dish regardless of what the main dish is.
When did this fruit become just a trend here in the UK? 15 years ago no one knew about it and it was much cheaper in supermarkets. I started to actually like avocados following a month in Urubamba, a town not far from Cusco, Peru and the lovely family I stayed with had an avocado tree in the garden in 2013. Ellie, would pick fresh avocados every morning from the tree and I would eat half an avocado with bread every morning for breakfast. And now look, avocado toast is everywhere!
The manipulation of nature has extended far beyond what any individual or scientist believed could be achieved.
But to manipulate avocados really? Or is it just a con?
Facts:
1. Avocado is a fruit that is low in sugar and contains monounsaturated fats.
2. Scientific studies found that a balanced diet rich in monounsaturated fats may have favourable effects on your cardiovascular health.
(monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats commonly found in plant-based sources)
3. Avocados are rich in fibre, B vitamins, vitamin K and E, magnesium and potassium
4. Also have phytochemicals (biologically active compounds found in plants) that may contribute to positive health effects.
Eat For You Dietitian 
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