Avocado in its taste and appearance resembles more a vegetable, although it is a very healthy fruit. The pulp of a ripe avocado has a delicate texture and delicate taste with nutty notes.
Avocado composition
The fruits can be pear-shaped, oval or spherical in shape, the length of the fruit reaches ten centimeters. The skin of an avocado is dark green and firm to the touch. There is a large nucleus in the center of the fruit. This fruit is considered to be a healthy and nutritious product.
The calorie content of avocados per 100 grams is 120 kilocalories, of which 30 grams are vegetable fats, which are very beneficial for health. They have a beneficial effect on the health of blood vessels and heart, and reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Avocados are used in vegetarian cuisine, as the fruits can replace eggs and meat. Ripe fruits are added to salads, rolls, soups, cold snacks, and used in cooking.
Avocados are rich in minerals and contain: potassium, calcium, sodium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, aluminum, iodine, copper, fluorine and zinc. The vitamin composition in avocado is no less rich: vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, PP, B5, B6, C, K, B9 (folic acid). Avocado holds the record for vitamin E content, which contributes to the enrichment of cells with oxygen and prevents their rapid aging.
From overripe avocados, an oil is obtained, which is used in the cooking and cosmetic industries.
The benefits of avocado
This amazing fruit has a healing effect on various organs of the human body. Avocado, due to its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improves memory. Potassium relieves stress and normalizes water-salt metabolism, helps the heart to function properly. Avocado fruits are recommended to be included in the diet for people suffering from high blood pressure.
When eating avocados, the ability to concentrate, working capacity increases, irritability decreases, fatigue and drowsiness go away, and overall well-being improves. This effect can be explained by the fact that the fruits contain mannoheptulose, which lowers the level of glucose in the blood and promotes its good absorption by brain cells.
Avocado has antioxidant properties, protecting human cells from the effects of radicals, inhibiting the aging process of the body. Avocado leaves and seeds also have beneficial properties. Their decoction is used to treat enterocolitis, dysentery and chronic colitis.
