Botanically referred to as a large berry, the avocado is a fruit native to Mexico and Central America. Considered to be a super food, avocados provide nearly 20 vitamins and minerals in every serving. According to WebMD, “Avocados are low in sugar. And they contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer.” Here are a few times avocados changed the culinary game:

1. Guacamole.

This might be the most obvious of game changers, but imagine that bag of Tostitos without that avocado based dip. You can salivate just thinking about the creamy condiment. It also adds to that burrito you just ordered at Chipotle.

2. BLT with Avocado.

Commonly referred to as a BLAT, the bacon lettuce avocado and tomato sandwich has completely changed they BLT. Adding the avocado to this sandwich pulls all the flavors together.

3. Avocado Hair Mask.

Not only are avocados delicious, the oils inside avocados create a great hair mask that brings out your hair's natural shine and makes it silky smooth!

4. Avocado Fries.

Delicious fries made from cutting slices of avocado and frying them. Definitely a healthier option than your starchy potato friend.

5. Smoothies with Avocado

According to Popsugar, a banana and avocado smoothie is “the perfect natural pick me up.” With favorable effects to your health “It’s a delicious way to help your heart.”

6. Eggs and Avocado.

Make that scrambled eggs and avocado… enough said.

7. Avocado Face Mask.

The vitamins and minerals found in avocados are equally as healthy for your diet as it is for your skin. The Kicking Kitchen notes that you will “notice your skin feeling tighter and your pores will look smaller after using an avocado face mask.”

8. Plain Avocado.

I don’t know about you, but eating plain avocado has the power to make my day go from mediocre to stellar in the matter of a few bites. There is something about the creamy, thick glaucous berry that always leaves our stomachs smiling.