Why we need to know about Avocado?

October 26, 2015

The avocado is the fatty fruit of the avocado tree, scientifically known as Persea americana. It is native to Mexico and Central America. Rich, creamy and flavorful, avocados are a versatile fruit that add heft and health to many dishes.

One cup of pureed avocado has,

368 Calories

4.6 g of Protein

19.62 g of Carbohydrate

1166 mg of Potassium

23.0 mg of Vitamin C

175 mg Beta-sitosterol

0 mg Cholesterol

Avocados have a unique nutrition profile

They contain lots of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as B-vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin E and vitamin C

The avocado consists of 73% water, 15% fat, 8.5% carbohydrates (mostly fibers) and 2% protein.

Half an avocado (68 grams) contains 109 calories, corresponding to 160 calories per 100 grams.

Lowers Cholesterol

The super fruit is filled with fats that are good for you, specifically mono unsaturated fat, which helps to lower bad cholesterol.

This is because avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, according to Cohen, which is a compound that lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Avocado hair mask for shiny hair

Mash one ripe avocado and mix it with one egg yolk, add one tablespoon of coconut oil and massage the mixture into your hair and scalp, leave in for 15-20 minutes, then shampoo and condition. This hair mask will soften brittle and dry hair, will add luster and shine.

Eye Health

An ounce of avocado contains 81 micrograms of lutein, along with zeaxanthin, two phytonutrients which are essential to eye health. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, according to Clow, which act as antioxidants in the eye, lowering risk of developing age-related eye conditions.

Adding avocados to your daily diet can protect the tissues of the eye from sun damage and the formation of cataracts and macular degeneration. It is the fat content in avocado that helps the body absorbs the carotenoid.

Osteoporosis prevention

Vitamin K is often overshadowed by calcium and vitamin D when thinking of nutrients important for maintaining healthy bones; however, eating a diet with adequate vitamin K may be just as important. Vitamin K can improve bone health by increasing calcium absorption and reducing urinary excretion of calcium.

Loss your Weight

Oleic acid, a compound in avocados' healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), may trigger your body to actually quiet hunger. Stick to a quarter or a half of an avocado and watch that belly fat melt away. The creamy fruit is also packed with fiber and protein.

Regulating blood pressure

Avocados’ high levels of potassium can help keep blood pressure under control. The American Heart Association reported that potassium helps regulate the effects of salt, which can increase your blood pressure.

Anti-aging avocado

Benefits of avocado include anti-aging. Avocado is an amazing treatment that helps reduce wrinkles. Not only you can apply mashed avocado flesh to your skin as a facial mask, but also, when you eat avocado, it will help fight aging process from within.

Everyone wants to keep their youthful good looks for as long, as possible and eating avocados can help. The antioxidants in the fruit will help to detoxify your body and help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, making your skin more supple and plump.