This little green fruit packs a power-punch. One of the most nutrient-dense foods with nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds it can benefit the diet of all age groups to perform essential health maintenance tasks, lower cholesterol and form part of a healthy daily diet. They are naturally free of gluten, dairy, sodium, and cholesterol.
The best way to tell the ripeness of an avocado is to gently squeeze it in the palm of your hand and check the colour. Ripe and ready-to-eat fruit will be firm yet will yield to gentle pressure and be purple-black in colour Or watch our video.