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The avocado contains more fat than most fruits, but it is mostly the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind of fat. Additionally, it contains vitamins A and E, Vitamin b, potassium and protein. And recently, avocados have even been proven to fight oral cancer cells. So many people are afraid to add avocados to their diet, despite hearing about all the health benefits. It's this type of rich, creamy fruit it feels like you may be loading on calories each time you eat one. You might be surprised at how many calories an avocado actually contains!

Some health-conscious consumers steer clear of avocados, cautious about the fruit's high fat content - roughly 29 grams within the average avocado. In so doing, these consumers disregard the makeup of the avocado's fat, which consists overwhelmingly from the unsaturated varieties that may help to lower levels of cholesterol. This rich supply of healthy fat as well as other nutrients and phytochemicals in avocados promote cardiac health.

Avocados belong to the family of fruits like cinnamon & camphor, believed to be originated in Mexico. They derived their names from the Aztech or Nahuatl word 'ahuacatl', meaning 'testicle', a reference to the shape of the fruit.