Benefits of Avocados

The benefits of avocados are in its rich "arsenal" of vitamins (especially B and E), minerals and trace elements.

This exotic fruit is cultivated in the tropical regions of Brazil, USA, Africa, Israel. One tree can bring 150-250 kg. fruits. The number of varieties of avocado exceeds 400 species.

Avocado Composition
Avocado fruits can be of different shapes - oval, pear-shaped or globular, up to 20 cm long and weighing 200 g. up to 1.8 kg. It has a hard green (dark green) peel. The flesh of the mature fruit of the avocado is mostly yellow-green (less often green), very oily. In the center of the fetus is a large seed from 3-4 cm in diameter, it should not be used because it contains harmful substances.
Like many other fruits, the avocado is available on store shelves throughout the year.

Chemical composition of avocado

Minerals: Potassium (K), Phosphorus (P), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sodium (Na), Iron (Fe)
The basic vitamins: A, C, K, PP, E, B
Proportion :: In 1 piece ~ 300 gr.

100 grams of product contains 208 kilocalories. This means that the avocado is the most caloric fruit! It is unlikely that you will lose weight if you often eat it, but you will certainly get useful substances.

The nutritional pulp of this fruit does not contain sugar and harmful fats, so diabetics may eat it as well. Avocados contain a lot of potassium, even more than it is contained in bananas.

In general, avocado is a very useful fruit and is very popular with vegetarians. Let's see why it is so useful.

Avocado clears blood from harmful cholesterol. Oleic acid, with which avocados are rich, will actively prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques, and purify the blood from it.

Vitamin E is kept in record amounts in this fruit. It protects our body, namely cells, from the destructive effects of viruses, and also struggles with age-related changes at the cellular level.

It improves memory, and also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases due to the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Scientists have proved that it is their lack that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis.

Avocado normalizes the work of the heart. Thanks to Kali, the avocado is able to normalize the water-salt balance and be more stress-resistant.

Avocado reduces blood pressure. It will be useful for hypertensive patients, since it lowers the pressure naturally. And if you take it regularly, then the pressure with normalize with time.

It normalizes the bleeding and circulation of the body. Thanks to the vitamin-mineral complex of avocado, namely vitamin B2, iron and copper, which prevents anemia (anemia, especially in children).

It increases working capacity. Contained in avocado mannoheptulose, restores the nervous system, removing irritability, fatigue and drowsiness.

Avocado is a natural antioxidant. He is actively fighting against unrelated radicals.

Avocado increases immunity thanks to vitamin C. It will be useful in periods of influenza, as well as a good restorer for people who suffer from various cold and viral diseases.

It is useful for the whole digestive system as a whole.

Avocados prevent the reproduction of cancer cells. According to scientists, this citrus fruit includes phytonutrients and phytochemicals that destroy and stop the development of certain types of tumors.

The avocado stimulates passion. It is a strong aphrodisiac. In ancient times it was used to increase potency and fertility.

Strengthens bones and teeth. It maintains bones and teeth of a person in good condition thanks to the content of calcium and phosphorus. Phosphorus also helps with mental activity.

The source of the protein. It is a vegetable analogue of animal meat.