Avocados, much like oranges and apples, are available to Americans throughout the year because they are grown locally, specifically in Florida and California. An evergreen plant originating from Mexico, avocados were used by European sailors as a substitute for butter. True enough, avocado, to this day, is most often used in dips like guacamole because of its characteristic creamy texture. But aside from its delectable taste, avocados offer a host of nutritional advantages.

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