Fun healthy facts about the Avocado - Did you know?
Avocados do not ripen until they are picked from the tree, they must reach full maturity. Some growers leave the avocados on the tree for one year and the average avocado tree produces about 1200 avocados annually! Beleive it!
An avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable and is actually a member of the berry family. More interesting FACTS about the yummy avocado fruit it is good for the prevention of ‘BREAST CANCER” as well as “PROSTATE CANCER”. It is also a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure.
