The benefits and harms of avocado, consumption standards for women and men, properties and composition

The pear-shaped fruits were brought to Europe from South America. Avocados were eaten by the Aztecs, but they were first cultivated on an industrial scale in Israel. The pulp of the exotic fruit tastes more like a vegetable and goes well with fish and meat, but the fruits of the evergreen tree not only have nutritional value, but also have medicinal properties. We must not forget that instead of being beneficial, avocados can also cause harm. The exotic fruit contains a lot of fat and calories; those who are worried about their figure should not get carried away with such a product.

What are the benefits of an avocado seed?

The large fruit, weighing up to one and a half kilograms, is a berry. It contains one single seed, covered with a brown, bitter skin. The bone has a composition no less rich than the pulp used in cooking.

Low glycemic index

Avocado fruits, which contain a lot of minerals, fiber, organic acids and vitamins, are very filling; 100 grams of oil contain more than 850 calories, but the glycemic index does not exceed 10 units. The seeds do not contain as much saturated fat and are good for diabetics. The seeds do not affect the percentage of sugar, but strengthen blood vessels; when consuming them, a person does not gain weight.

Nutrient Richness

Beneficial components are found not only in the pulp of the avocado, but even more in the seeds. Potassium maintains cell composition and has a beneficial effect on the heart. This chemical element:

1. Participates in protein synthesis.
2. Supports kidney function.
3. Balances water-salt balance.

The bone is rich in phosphorus, which protects the body from stress, is responsible for muscle contraction, and prevents the development of osteoporosis.Soluble fiber helps reduce blood cholesterol. Avocado seeds contain procyanidins and cahetins, which fight free radicals and act as natural antioxidants.

High satiety index

When eating a tropical fruit seed, the metabolism accelerates, it is well absorbed, but, like the pulp, it is not quickly digested. If you include the fruit in your diet, a person becomes full by eating a small portion, and, therefore, receiving fewer calories.

Good immune response

Avocado seeds are rich in vitamin E and retinol. These substances accelerate the production of proteins in muscles, promote better absorption of amino acids, strengthen the immune system, and prevent the occurrence of colds and viral diseases.

Increased life expectancy

The bone helps the body absorb minerals and vitamins from other foods. The seed of the fruit, although not in such quantities as the pulp, contains fatty acids that contribute to:

• rejuvenation of skin cells;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• cleansing blood vessels from lipid plaques.

Eating avocado seeds reduces the risk of developing acute ischemia and cerebral hemorrhage.

To delay the onset of old age, the fruit should be eaten fresh, combined with spinach, pepper, and carrots, which are also rich in antioxidants.

Chemical composition, calorie content of avocado

Vegetarians enjoy eating this overseas fruit, since its pulp is more nutritious than some types of meat; a fruit salad is an excellent breakfast replacement. 100 g of product contains 160 calories, almost 30% of this amount comes from vegetable fats, which distinguishes avocados from other fruits.

Vitamins

The fruits of the tropical tree are rich in pantothenic acid, which is involved in metabolic processes, in the synthesis of hormones, and in the formation of hemoglobin. Avocados contain significant amounts of:

• vitamins of groups A and K;
• pyridoxine;
• tocopherol

Folic acid normalizes digestion, stimulates appetite, has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system, maintains health during pregnancy, and is involved in the production and renewal of cells. Ascorbic acid inhibits bacterial growth and functions as an antioxidant.

Riboflavin, which is present in avocado pulp, promotes the breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins, prevents cell damage from free radicals, and protects the skin from the harmful effects of the external environment.

Minerals

Avocado contains zinc, selenium, and manganese, but the leader in the amount of microelements in the berry is potassium. This substance normalizes the functioning of the heart, removes excess fluid from the body, and is involved in regulating salt balance. The fruits of this exotic fruit are rich in:

• calcium;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus.

Avocados contain small amounts of iron, which improves blood composition, and contain sodium, which maintains normal fluid levels in the body. Copper helps prolong life expectancy and is involved in collagen synthesis.

How to choose high-quality and ripe fruit

Only 3 or 4 varieties of exotic berries are sold in the markets. The ripe fruit of the Californian variety Haas has a hard, black skin and is oval-shaped. Pinkerton has a dark green skin that is easy to peel without a knife. The berry is used to make sauces.

Florida avocados feel heavy because they have a large pit.The pulp of the fruit is dense, and the peel is smooth and light.

When buying an exotic fruit, you need to lightly press on it; if no external changes are observed, this indicates that the avocado is not suitable for consumption. An overripe or rotting fruit has a very soft peel. A depression appears on a ripe fruit, which disappears as soon as you remove your hand from the surface.

How does it affect the human body as a whole?

Avocado has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart, digestive and nervous systems. The exotic fruit strengthens the immune system, slows down cell aging, and is very beneficial for men’s health. The fruit is not dangerous for the baby’s body; they are allowed to feed even 6-month-old infants.

The berry serves as a source of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the growth and development of children.

On the joints

Sterols, which are present in avocado oil, help reduce pain from arthritis and alleviate gout. This natural product is used during massage procedures, which is carried out in the treatment of osteochondrosis, which affects millions of people.

On the cardiovascular system

Initially, the fruits of the overseas guest are rich in potassium. With regular consumption of avocados, blood clots do not form, the likelihood of developing acute ischemia and stroke decreases, monounsaturated fats improve heart function.

On my nerves

The tropical fruit contains mannoheptulose. This monosaccharide eliminates weakness and drowsiness, copes with fatigue and bad mood, helps fight nervous tension, and restores performance.

Benefits for the eyes

Nature has endowed the avocado with a unique composition, in which there is also a place for lutein.This pigment helps prevent the development of cataracts and slows down the appearance of dystrophic changes in the macula, which lead to blindness. The substance improves visual acuity and protects the eyes from inflammatory diseases.

For the bronchi

Avocado pulp is rich in microelements and vitamins, which increase the body's resistance to bacterial infection, have a positive effect on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, strengthen bronchial tissues, and help suppress inflammation.

For the intestines

Eating avocados can help relieve constipation. A large amount of fiber and fiber improves the digestion of food, helps the body become saturated with nutrients, and prevents the breakdown of carbohydrates.

For kidneys, bladder, liver

Avocado seeds contain many amino acids that can remove stones and toxins from the body. The fruit seed is dried, ground, mixed with water and used once a day before bed.

Folic acid reduces cholesterol and improves liver function.

For male libido

The tropical guest is considered a natural aphrodisiac. Avocados contain organic compounds that enhance sexual desire and restore the functioning of the reproductive system. When consuming the berry, men's potency improves and sperm become motile. The fruit extract is used to produce drugs that successfully treat impotence and infertility.

Weight normalization

Avocado is a fatty and high-calorie food, but it does not contain sugar. Fiber speeds up the digestion of food and relieves constipation. When consuming the fruit, a person quickly becomes full, and cleansing the body of toxins and waste helps to reduce weight, which is important when losing weight.

Tips for use

The tropical fruit is consumed fresh, added to salads, and eaten with meat or fish dishes.

For pregnant women

Expectant mothers should introduce avocado into their diet gradually, starting with a few slices. In the absence of allergies, the amount can be increased to 2 fruits per day. Dried fruit is useful to add to soups and porridges. In the last trimester, a woman quickly gains weight, so the consumption of nutritious products should be limited.

For diabetes

Mannoheptulose, entering the body with avocado pulp, reduces the percentage of blood sugar for a long time, improves the absorption of glucose by tissues, and restores performance. Pyridoxine accelerates metabolic processes.

For diabetes of any type, it is useful to eat fresh fruits, eat a salad made from avocado, grapefruit, lemon, pomegranate seeds, and basil leaves. Season this dish with olive oil. People suffering from diabetes are recommended to squeeze the juice out of an apple, add it to a puree made from the pulp of the American guest, and eat it with homemade cheese sauce.

How and with what to eat avocado correctly

The exotic fruit of a plant from the genus Perseus relatively recently appeared on the shelves of small cities. Many people have heard about how beneficial the fruit is, but have no idea how to eat it. For breakfast, you can simply eat avocado with bread, spreading the pulp with a knife. Fresh berries go well with:

• with veal and beef;
• with duck and turkey;
• with fish and cheese.

The puree soup, which is prepared on the basis of chicken broth with avocado pulp and fried garlic, has an unusual taste. The original dish is made from a tropical fruit with the addition of spinach, croutons and seafood.

Dosage per day

How much avocado you can eat depends on a person’s physique, his activity, and his state of health. Many nutritionists and doctors claim that 1 or 2 fruits a day provide the necessary dose of nutrients. Anyone who has problems with the intestines or stomach should eat no more than ¼ of an avocado. Although the product is very healthy, you should not eat kilograms of it.

Use in cosmetology

By cold pressing, avocado oil is obtained, which has a lot of useful properties because it contains:

• vitamins;
• amino acids;
• microelements;
• phytosteroids.

In cosmetology, this product is combined with various esters. Products based on tropical fruit extract are used as nourishing masks.

For skin

The substances contained in avocado oil do not cause irritation and do not leave stains or an oily sheen on the face. Ascorbic acid and vitamin A accelerate collagen synthesis, phytohormones eliminate age-related pigmentation, and tocopherol promotes the penetration of beneficial components into the deep layers of the epidermis.

The oil is used to prepare homemade anti-wrinkle cream, treasures for mature skin in combination with sea salt, fruit juice, and plant flowers.

For hair

Masks made by mixing avocado, rosemary, jojoba, and ylang-ylang oils help restore health to damaged curls, restore both shine and elasticity. They are applied about thirty minutes before washing your hair warm, distributing it along the entire length of the strands and rubbing into the skin.

To moisturize dry hair and improve weakened curls, mix the yolk, a spoonful of mayonnaise, lemon juice and avocado oil.

Useful properties and uses of fruit seeds

The seed of a tropical fruit, rich in potassium and phosphorus, amino acids and vitamins, prevents the formation of lipid plaques in blood vessels and normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland. When using the powder from avocado pit:

1. Diarrhea goes away and digestion improves.
2. The risk of cancer is reduced.
3. The aging of the body slows down.

The avocado seed is peeled from the bitter skin, dried, crushed, and a teaspoon is brewed in a glass of boiling water. Drink 100 grams before meals to treat intestinal pathologies. Alcohol tincture is rubbed into joints and muscles for arthrosis, myositis, radiculitis, and applied to the temples for migraines. The powder paste dries out acne and eliminates inflammation on the face. By mixing the ground seeds with cosmetic oil, they cleanse problem skin.

Harmful if consumed

Despite the enormous benefits that avocado brings to the human body, there are contraindications to the use of the tropical fruit. Fruits cannot be eaten if you are intolerant to any component, and there are many of them. It is not recommended to consume exotic berries in case of inflammation of the gallbladder or serious liver pathologies in the acute stage. Decoctions from the stone should be drunk with caution, since it contains persin, which can cause minor poisoning.