Guatemalan avocado

Botanically, the avocado is classified into three races or varieties, which are the Guatemalan race , the Mexican race and the Antillean race, having each one unique characteristics in terms of its tree and fruit morphology, as well as the characteristics of the fruits, in which broadly speaking they can be differentiated in that the fruit of the Antillean race it has a thin skin, large fruit, low oil content in the pulp; the fruit of the Mexican race has a thin skin, generally small fruit, with medium oil content in the pulp, elongated or pear-shaped, and the Guatemalan race is thick, rough skin, medium-sized fruit, high content of oil in the pulp, round shape.

Benefits of avocado

Avocado is a fruit rich in Omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids, which makes it a fruit that provides a large amount of energy, good to be consumed by all people in general, mainly athletes and pregnant women.

Improves the cardiovascular system. The good fats contained in avocado help reduce bad cholesterol in the blood and improve the circulatory system, it is an excellent fruit for our heart.

It contains proteins, vitamins and minerals. It helps reduce inflammation in the joints as in the case of arthritis and recovers muscle mass.

In addition to protein, it contains vitamin E, zinc and potassium, vitamin B, vitamin D, magnesium, folic acid, iron and fiber.

Improves the immune system. It contains carotenoids which makes our body is protected against the attack of diseases.

Avocado contains lutein, a carotenoid that protects our vision and helps as an antioxidant, it provides great benefits for our skin, helping to reduce the signs of aging.

We can provide frozen, dried freeze or fresh avocado.