Avocado is a vegetable with high nutritional value, very rich in vitamins and excellent for fighting cardiovascular diseases. It belongs to the same family as the bay leaf (Lauraceae), has an egg-shaped, almost spherical form, and its dimensions can vary between 5 and 20 centimeters in length.
It contains carbohydrates, proteins, good fats, vitamins A, C, D, B6, and E, minerals, dietary fiber, and water. 100 grams of avocado contain about 2 grams of saturated fatty acids, 8.9 grams of monounsaturated fatty acids, and 1.7 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is an excellent source of manganese, a micronutrient essential for proper brain function and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as magnesium, which contributes to the metabolism of lipids, proteins, and calcium.
Avocado contains about 11 vitamins and 14 minerals, acids, and amino acids, making it particularly useful for our health. It contains lutein, which excellently protects the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration, the main cause of blindness in old age.
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