Avocado is among the most used ingredients when it comes to making salads, smoothies or any other type of meal. It has a great taste so it can be easily combined with other fruit or vegetable. Avocado is part of almost every meal for most people and the reason is simple - it is rich in many nutrients. The benefits of avocado are numerous. For some people it may not be easy to recognize an avocado because it can be found in many shapes, colors and sizes. The color of the avocado can be light green, dark green, light brown and black. It is the same with the size - they can be large or very small. It is also called "an alligator pear" because usually it has a shape of a pear and the skin is bumpy like the ones the alligators have. Avocados consist of many nutrients and they are a great food choice if you want to lose weight or if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. An average avocado consists only 160 calories so it can be found as a key ingredient in many diet plans. Despite the low-calorie value, it contains many vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus, thiamine etc. What is more interesting is that avocados are classified as fruits but they are not rich in carbohydrates as the other fruits. They are rich in healthy fats, which are a great source of energy for the muscles and the brain. That is why it was part of the meals of the queens and the princesses in the past. Avocados can be consumed as snacks because they are a great source of fiber, which will eliminate the feeling of hunger in your stomach. Consuming avocados constantly can result in weight loss, normal blood sugar levels and decreased levels of cholesterol. Regular consumption of avocado can reduce blood triglycerides, lower the cholesterol and contribute to increasing the levels of HDL or the good cholesterol. The origin of this fruit is from Central America and South America. It was part of the meals of the ordinary people but also of the meals of the royalties. Avocados are easy to combine. They can be consumed raw, for example, in a salad or they can be stuffed with cheese, meat, or some vegetables. Avocados are used in smoothies in order to provide that creamy structure of the smoothie. Also avocadoes can be used for dressing when combined with garlic, oil in a blender. Despite used as a salad dressing this blended combination can be used as a spread for your bread in the morning for breakfast combined with an egg - great source of protein.