Avocado
Overview
Avocado is a Tropical Fruit (with yellow/green buttery flesh) from the semi-tropical Avocado tree.
Botanical Name
Persea americana
The Avocado is from the Laurel (Lauraceae) family.
Health Benefits of Avocado
Digestive System
Avocado may alleviate Constipation, according to anecdotal reports.
Immune System
Avocado may inhibit the development of some types of Cancer due to the Mannoheptulose content of Avocado inhibiting the Glucokinase enzyme and inhibiting the uptake of Glucose into Cancer cells. [1]
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