It's the breakfast buddy of champions, but how much do you really know about the humble avocado?
Avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable
Packing in a substantial four grams of protein per avo
They mature on trees
And ripen quicker in a brown bag, right next to a banana
The darker green flesh nearest to the skin is the most nutritious
They were known by the Aztecs as ahuacatl, meaning ‘testicle’
An average avocado contains about 82% fat
But never fear, it has high levels of folate, potassium, vitamin E, & magnesium
Avocado juice (mixed with condensed milk) is very popular in Indonesia
It makes a great substitute for butter
