California Avocados Butter of the Gods
California must be the closest thing to Heaven on Earth because it is where 86% of the nation’s avocados come from. And for those familiar with the saying that this fruit is the butter of gods (or God’s butter,) you’ll be delighted to know that the 2013 crop is looking fantastic! Last year’s California avocado crop came in at about 460 million pounds, a substantial increase over the prior year, and an even larger crop is anticipated this year. Celebrate at the Fallbrook Avocado Festival!
Here are just a few avocado attributes:
Rich in vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, H, K and folic acid
Have buffering minerals critical in neutralizing excess acidity, magnesium, copper, iron, calcium, potassium
Perfect food provides ALL 18 essential amino acids
Contain 7 fatty acids, including omega 3 and 6
More protein than cow’s milk
Fats – 63% monounsaturated and 17% saturated serving as food energy fuel rather than glucose or proteins
20% polyunsaturated fats for cellular construction
76 mg of beta-sitosterol inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestine, results in lower blood cholesterol levels, and may inhibit prostate tumors
Contains 3 times more glutathion than bananas, apples, cantaloupes, grapes, plums and cherries, buffering acids that cause cell damage in aging process, heart disease and cancer
Highest fruit source of lutein to protect against cataracts and macular degeneration
