Useful properties of avocado

Despite the fact that the fruit of an avocado is similar to a pear,The nearest relatives of this plant are the laurel noble and cinnamon, supplying us with all known and all the favorite spices, bay leaves and cinnamon. Homeland of avocado - South America, but now it is grown in many subtropical and tropical regions. But the lead in the production of avocado Mexico.

The pulp of a mature avocado is a tender consistency (approximately like butter) and delicate taste with a nutty taste. In the air, the flesh quickly darkens, so when cooking avocado dishes, it is sprinkled with lemon or lime juice.

What are the useful properties of avocados? Avocado is a very nutritious product. Caloric content of 100 g of avocado pulp isabout 120 kcal. Of these 100 g, approximately 30 grams fall on fats. And these vegetable fats consist mainly of monounsaturated fatty acids. These fats, unlike animals, are beneficial to the body. They do not increase the level of "harmful" cholesterol, but decrease it, beneficially affecting the condition of the heart and blood vessels.

Therefore, avocados are often used in a vegetariankitchen - these fruits are quite capable of replacing meat and eggs. It is worth paying attention to avocados and those who suffer from excess weight, problems with the cardiovascular system or elevated cholesterol levels in the blood. Avocados - a dietary product, it can be included in the diet during fasting.

Useful properties of avocados are also due to the content of vitamins and minerals necessary for the body. So, in 100 g of avocado pulp contains about 440 mg of potassium (this is more than in bananas, famous for their potassium content). Potassium is useful for cardiac and skeletal muscles.

Also avocado contains folic acid. It is necessary to create new cells andmaintaining them in a healthy state. Therefore, avocados are useful for pregnant women in the early stages, so that the fetus develops normally. Lack of folic acid increases the risk of cancer. For prevention, it is advised to eat an avocado every day. So the useful properties of avocado include the prevention of malignant tumors.

Another avocado contains vitamins C, K and B6. The benefits of vitamin C - it's no secret. Vitamin K is necessary for normal blood clotting, it helps to maintain bones and blood vessels in a normal state. A vitamin B6 is very important for proper metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and the normal functioning of the liver. The content of these vitamins contributes to the beneficial properties of avocados.

The avocado pulp (which, by the way, is about 85% of the weight of the entire fetus) is a hypoallergenic product. therefore puree from avocado can be given to kids as a first meal. It is not only harmless to them, but also useful: a growing body needs folic acid, which we mentioned above.

Useful properties of avocados allow using it not only for food, but also for cosmetic purposes: from the pulp of avocado make a variety of masks for the face and hair. Usually face masks are made from avocado pulpwith the addition of olive oil or egg yolk. And for hair care, avocado pulp can be mixed with cognac, egg yolk or honey, and can be applied to the roots in its pure form. Avocado oil use in cosmetics along with other useful vegetable oils: olive, linseed, almond, grape seed oil, etc.

In order to enjoy the useful properties and delicate avocado taste, the fruit needs to be selected correctly. Ripe fruit avocado - dense, but not solid,When you press your finger, a dent should appear. On the peel should not be cracks and dark spots. The rind, by the way, can have a different color, from light to dark green (almost black), and to be smooth or bumpy. It depends on the variety; all varieties of avocado are more than 400.

Avocados - very tasty and useful fruit, do not miss the opportunity to diversify with his help your diet with health benefits!