Avocados have become everyone’s fashionable go to snack. So popular ordering avocado on toast at some of Perth’s local cafes can cost you more than a months supply.
We share some interesting Avocado benefits, facts and ways to eat the fruit.
Avocados are native to Mexico and grow on trees in warmer climates. They are available all year round in WA, with the main commercial season running from August to February.
There are over 50 varieties of avocados. The 3 main types include Mexican, Guatemalan and West Indian. With the two most common varieties found around the world, the Hass and Fuerte.
77 000 tones of Avocado were produced for 2017-18 in WA. Now that is a-lot-o-avo!
According to statistics, Western Australia contributes to 25% of the Australian production of avocados, with 50-80% of its production sold interstate and overseas. These are mainly the Hass variety.
Some of the areas in Western Australia where Avocados are being produced include Gingin, Busselton and Pemberton.
How to eat avocados
When it comes to the avocado its best to keep it simple. Sprinkle some salt, pepper, add a dash of lemon juice or olive oil. Add some toasted seeds for a little crunch.
Spreading avocado on toast, wraps, bagels or burgers is a much healthier alternate to butter. For breakfast try cut them and stuff them with a poached egg and finely diced bacon.
Avocados go great with quinoa or combined with fresh salmon, feta and tomato. Adding them to a healthy salad will help keep you fuller for longer.
You can make everyone’s favourite guacamole, or an avocado spread with garlic or mayo. Create an avocado smoothie with banana, blueberries and a hint of vanilla.
What are the benefits of avocados
Avocados are known to aid in heart health, weight control and healthy ageing.
As they contain monounsaturated fats, the best type of fat, this helps the body to burn bad fats.
Did you know avocados contain more potassium than bananas?
Avocados can increase the absorption of antioxidants from other foods and themselves are high in antioxidants. They are rich in vitamins, fibre and help reduce cholesterol. Avocados are also great for skin hydration and are rich in vitamin E.
We love Avocados so much we use them in our catering menu on sandwiches, baguettes and wraps. Both our Platter menu and more elaborate Sit-down menu include Avocado. Try our Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Avocado, Cucumber, Sushi Rice Salad and Wasabi Mayonnaise.
Our Cocktail menu Avocado feature dishes include;
Chicken, Avocado & Mint Salad Rice Paper Rolls
Poached Prawns, Avocado & Tomato Salsa Wonton Cup
Salt & Pepper Tofu with Wasabi Spiced Avocado & Nigella Seeds, just to name a few.
Avocados taste great and are easy to add to a variety of meals throughout your day. Eat them as a snack on their own or as a healthy spread. With so many benefits you really cannot go wrong.
