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This food was introduced from Mexico to California in the 19th century and since then it has been a very successful crop. In fact, in 2020 around 170 thousand tons were harvested in the Golden State.
It is also a complement that cannot be missed in Super Bowl games and is better known as the green gold. You guessed it, we’re talking about the avocado, an ancient food whose name comes from Nahuatl ahuacatl, which means “testicle”.
In the United States, 9 out of 10 avocados consumed come from California, where there is even a annual avocado festival en Fallbrook.
According to the California Avocado Commission (CAC), avocado production in 2020 was 70% higher than last year although with certain difficulties due to the current health crisis. The trend is expected to continue next year, although they forecast that climate change will be an important factor for future crops.
California has half of the fruit acreage in the United States. It is the state with the highest production kiwis, plums, peaches, strawberries, raisins, lemons, dates, tangerines, garlic and onion, plus avocado.
Avocado benefits
In Mexico, avocado is an important and traditional food which has become popular around the world for its versatility in different dishes: you can spread it on bread, use it as an ingredient in salads, as a garnish and to prepare guacamole, between many other recipes. It also has multiple benefits for the body:
- Keeps the heart healthy
- Reduces cholesterol levels
- Control blood pressure
- Regulates glucose levels in the blood
- Reduces the risk of strokes
- It is anti-aging
- Take away bad breath
- Increases the absorption of nutrients
- Take care of the skin.
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