The avocado is a fruit which is commonly used as a vegetable or vegetable, delicately flavored and easy to use, rich in monounsaturated fats antioxidants and minerals; allies of our health. Given these nutritional properties, it is highly recommended for all segments of the population: children, youth, adults, athletes, pregnant women, nursing mothers and the elderly.

For its contribution of antioxidants and monounsaturated fats such, its use is recommended especially for those with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Monounsaturated fats have the ability to reduce rates of total blood cholesterol at the expense of so-called "bad cholesterol", LDL-c, while increasing levels of HDL-c, "good cholesterol", which in our body is responsible for transporting the blood cholesterol from the liver cells, preventing it from accumulating in the walls of blood vessels