I eat avocados almost every day, but I never really think about their story. We owe this delicious treat to the Indigenous peoples in Mexico and Central America. Here's a little-known fact: giant Ice Age animals once helped it survive. Discover the Indigenous roots of avocados, the origins of guacamole, the impact of the Spanish conquest, and how an ancient fruit became today's green gold. #Avocados, #FoodCultureBites, #Foodculture, #AncientFoods
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