You can hardly surprise anyone with an overseas pear-shaped fruit. It is included in most Mexican and European recipes. Its oil is used in cosmetology. Possessing a mass of nutrients and trace elements, it is very useful for the body. What is this? Avocado is an alligator pear.
Fruit or Vegetable?
Avocado grows mainly in subtropical and tropical climates in South and Central America. The leaves of the tree and the stone are highly toxic due to the high content of persin in them. Therefore, they are quite dangerous not only for humans, but also for animals. But the pear-shaped fruit is very healthy. It contains a large number of nutrients:
- copper;
- calcium;
- potassium;
- phosphorus;
- iron;
- folic acid and much more.
It also contains vitamins: A, E, B2, B3, C, D, K, P.
The calorie content of the fruit is high - 234 kcal. Therefore, it is recommended to eat no more than half an avocado at a time.
Although the taste of the fruit does not resemble the taste of any fruit, rather it resembles an oily vegetable, it is classified as a fruit fruit. In cooking, avocados are used to prepare vegetable salads and snacks. Fruit oil has found application in the field of cosmetology. It is found in creams, shampoos and masks.
Avocado is a healer
Due to its rich content of nutrients, avocados are classified as healing foods. With its help, you can restore the body with vitamin deficiency, strengthen blood vessels and heart muscle. It contains oleic acid, which breaks down excess cholesterol in the blood and cleanses the blood vessels.
Due to the high content of vitamin E, regular consumption of the fruit helps in the fight against atherosclerosis.
Helps avocados with diabetes and thyroid diseases. As a prophylaxis, it can be used for cancer and anemia.
Avocados are high in protein. Thanks to this, it is introduced into the diet to build additional muscle mass for athletes.
This fruit can be a worthy substitute for meat products for a vegetarian diet. But due to the high calorie content, you should not consume too much of it.
Avocados are also preferred in cosmetology. Its nourishing, oily consistency serves as an excellent natural mask for the skin. With its help, you can relieve irritation in psoriasis or diathesis.
This fruit also has a beneficial effect on the hair. The oil, rubbed into the hair roots, strengthens and nourishes them. A nourishing mask made from fresh pulp has the same effect. A greasy gruel of avocado and egg yolk should be applied to the hair roots and wrapped around the head. After an hour, rinse everything off with warm water.
Avocado in cooking
The most commonly mentioned is the preparation of avocados in Mexican cuisine. Guacamole, a snack dish, is very popular with this people. This is a kind of puree with lime juice and spices.
In European cuisine, the fruit is an ingredient in many appetizers, cold and hot salads. It is also irreplaceable in vegetarian cuisine.
A very ripe avocado has a soft texture. It can be used to make puree with added fruit for baby food. But slightly unripe fruits are more suitable for making salads.
