The Surprising Health Benefits of Avocado and its Seed: A Comprehensive Guide

2023-07-01 20:00:13

L’lawyer became a very popular food among those who pay attention to their diet.

It is an excellent source of vitamins Eand powerful antioxidant rare in other fruitsas well as vitamin C and vitamin B6, according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN).

In addition, the avocado is rich in minerals: it contains 60% more potassium than an average bananahe is a source of magnesium et low in sodiumwhich recommends it to people with hypertension.

Although it is true that his fat content makes it a caloric food compared to other fruits (141 kcal per 100 g), most of these fats are unsaturated (monounsaturated) and its high oleic acid content is remarkable. Only 15% of its fats are saturated and it does not contain cholesterol.

But best of all is that theavocado helps redistribute body fatpreventing it from accumulating in the abdomen.

These benefits are attributed to the avocado pulp, but bone is also home to many nutrients. According to nutritionist Shiza Khan, “Bone is a storehouse of tannins, flavonoids and phenolic compounds which provide many health benefits« .

The next time you eat an avocado, after reading this, you won’t throw away the bone. The nutrition expert lists the main health benefits of its consumption:

Reduces blood pressure: Hypertension is one of the main causes of cardiovascular disease and sometimes it cannot be controlled with medication alone, which is why natural options to reduce blood pressure have been investigated. I’avocado seed extract is rich in potassium and has been shown in animal studies to reduce blood pressure. In addition, avocado bone glycosides protect blood vessels from damage caused by high blood sugar levels, which also helps to control blood pressure. Helps Control Blood Sugar: According to Shiza Khan, the phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in avocado bone improve glucose uptake by cells, preventing it from accumulating in the blood. It also reduces oxidative damage andinflammation associated with diabetes.
Lowers Cholesterol: Not only do the healthy fats in avocado improve cholesterol levels. THE avocado seeds also have this ability. Khan points out that animal studies have shown that eating avocado flour lowers total cholesterol levels and improves HDL, or “good,” cholesterol levels. Protects Kidneys: The high antioxidant content in avocado bone protects the kidneys from oxidative damage and high levels ofurea, uric acid and creatinine.
Fights diarrhea: The seeds of this fruit are used as natural remedy for diarrhea caused by intestinal parasites.
Rejuvenates the skin: Phenolic compounds present in the bone have a rejuvenating effect. Studies have shown that daily consumption of avocado improves firmness of the skin and reduces the signs of aging.

Studies that have demonstrated the benefits ofavocado bones have always been made with flour or powder made from the bone. To get avocado flour, follow these steps:

Introduce the bones ofavocado in an oven for two hours at 120 degrees Celsius. Remove the skin and cut the bones into small pieces. Place the bone pieces in the blender and mix them until get a powder or flour.
keep it avocado flour in a glass container.

You can add a teaspoon of avocado flour to salads, yogurts, soups, smoothiesetc.

You can also use avocado flour as an exfoliant on damp skin, while performing a massage, or mix it with rose water and apply it as a face mask.

Avocado flour has beneficial properties, but as with everything, it should not be abused, because side effects may occur.

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