Avocado is one of the worlds healthiest foods, oops, fruits. When ripe, dark skinned and softer to touch (but not mushy!), they are full of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that helps to lower cholesterol. Avocado is also a great source of potassium that helps regulate blood pressure and contains carotenoids and tocopherols (vitamin E) that have showed to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.
So a guacamole, made from avocado, onion, tomatoes, chilies and cilantro will not only keep your body healthy but Aztecs believed can be an aphrodisiac! Here is a 2 minute guacamole recipe I learned in Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico:
