Known as the green butter of fruit, avocado is a tropical fruit, even though it can now be found year round, in both warm and mild climates. Â This fruit grows on a tall and green Lauraceae tree, with robust foliage. Â It is said to be native to Central America, even thought the word “avocado” come from the Nahuatl word “ahuacatl”, which means testicle. Â The name was given by the Aztecs of ancient Mexico because of its obvious shape.
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Avocado components
This fruit is rich in nutrients, and contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, acids and amino acids, which makes it extremely healthy. Â It is an extremely good natural alternative for cardiac problems.
Avocado’s nutritional value
- Â Outstanding in vitamin E content, which slows aging and protects against cardiac disease and common types of cancer.
- Contains folic acid and glutathione.
- Rich in fatty acids, 5 of which are mono and polyunsaturated: Omega 9, Omega 7, Omega 6, and Omega 3 to name a few. Â Omega 3 plays an important rolde in cancer prevention. Â Beta-sitosterol also prevents cholesterol accumulation.
- Rich in essential amino acids (ten of them): Arginine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lycine, Methionine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine. Â Amino acids are indispensable in protein synthesis.
- Rich in mineral elements such as calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Â Each of which are necessary for optimu cellular metabolism functioning and blood circulation.
Avocado’s properties
- Generally promoting of a healthy life.
- Vitalizes the immune system.
- Helps improve vision.
- Protects cells from stress-related damage
- Prevents carcinogenic diseases
- Strengthens the liver and prevents liver disease
- Improve food digestion and protects cardiac muscles
- Helps nourish the hair and skin
Oleic acid is a type of fat that helps reduce cholesterol levels. Â Avocado contains high quality natural fats recommended in diets to control cholesterol. Â However, due to its high calorie content, be careful of how much avocado you consume.
Other benefits of the avocado
“Therapeutically speaking, avocado is a true pharmacy”, says the Brazilian doctor Paulo Eiro Gonsalves. Â “Using its leaves in infusions are great for the gallbladder, they are digestion aids, diuretics, anti-rheumatic, and are useful in alleviating bronchitis, snoring, and menstrual cramps. Â The oil pressed from its pulp is used for massages against gout and rheumatism, or as a lotion to fight dandruff or hair loss”.
Avocado’s aesthetic virtues
Many mask bases are made from avocado, both for the skin and for the hair, due to its vitamin E content. Â That’s why it is used as a base in several cosmetic products, such as shampoos, creams, soaps, oils, and hydrating creams. Â The meaty pulp is fantastic for repairing damages skin, as it plays a part if tissue regeneration.
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