We all love avocados, be it on toast or in guacamole. The fruit is undoubtedly the most delicious of all when it comes to healthy foods. Over the past few years, avocado has emerged as a favorite among many. But how much do we know about this fruit? Kavita Devgan, acclaimed dietitian and holistic health consultant shares with us the numerous health benefits it offers and how we can include it into our daily diet. 

Avocado (Persea americana) a native of South America, also known as alligator pear or avocado pear, is actually a large berry with a rather oily exterior containing a single large stone inside. Harvested locally in Latin America for thousands of years, it comes in a number of variants.