Avocados

Avocados are such a treasure trove of nutrients. Below are just some of the impressive credentials Australian Avocados have on their resume. Rollover the icons or scroll down the page for more information. Avocados are a rich source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an amazing antioxidant contributing to cell protection from free radical damage. Vitamin C is also needed for your skin, helping to build collagen which keeps your skin strong and elastic. If you are vegetarian then vitamin C is needed to absorb iron from plant foods. Another reason to add half an avocado to your dark salad greens. Half an avocado contains 13mg of vitamin C which is 32% of an adult’s RDI