Persea Americana from plant family Lauraceae also called an avocado, is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed. It contains magnesium, potassium, riboflavin and Vitamin C. They contain good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats)so they are sure to keep bad cholesterol at bay. Couple that with a high dose of fiber and this lowers blood sugar.That one two punch of fiber and good fats means they keep you full longer so they are used as spread on bread for breakfast and a good number of homes grow a tree in their yard for subsistence purposes.