Its National Avocado Day in the US and this fruit has many nutritional benefits. It can be used as a salad, mash for a toast or to make guacamole. Avocado is on must have list of people, who follow a healthy lifestyle. It also helps in keeping the skin healthy. Its vitamin C reduce skin inflammation, accelerate wound healing, and soothe dry skin. This stone fruit with a creamy texture grows in warm climates. It also improves digestion, decreases risk of depression, and gives protection against cancer.

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According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), about one-half of an avocado has 114 calories and 6gram of dietary fibre. It is also a rich source if potassium, sodium, Vitamins A, E, K, B and monounsaturated fatty acids.

Easy to cook snacks for you to gorge on during work from home

On National Avocado Day, we are here with a recipe of guacamole for you:

Ingredients

Three avocados

1 lime

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup diced onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 plum tomatoes

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (Optional)

Instruction

In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavour, or serve immediately.