Avocado, or alligator pear, is a fruit that scientists say has the greatest nutritional status.
This irresistible tropical fruit is found in more than 80 varieties, divided into three groups: Mexican avocado, Guatemalan and West Indian avocado. In the next article we will look at the impact of avocados on our health.
Many legends and stories are connected with the avocado. It is a fruit which has always been called majestic, royal and magical. It originates from Central and South America, where was thought to have magical powers, and since then the avocado has been regularly served with meals to the royal and imperial princesses.
Nutritional status
The energy value of 100 grams of avocado is 160 kcal or 669 kJ. From this it contains:
■ 2% protein
■ 14,6% fat
■ 8,5% carbohydrates
■ 0,6% sugars
The avocado is a great source of minerals like calcium, copper , magnesium, and low in sodium. And an excellent source of vitamins such as Vitamin C and from the group of B vitamins mostly contains pantothenic acid. In smaller quantities contains riboflavin, niacin and vitamin E.
Medicinal properties – We have to emphasize that the avocado is a powerful guardian of the heart and the blood vessels. Regulates the pressure and the heart rate, and has the power to reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Thanks to the many antioxidant substances contained in avocados, it is located almost at the top of anticancer foods, with its proven impact on reducing the chances of breast cancer and prostate according to nutritionists. Scientists say that the avocado has been tested many times and the results showed that it is a balm for the prostate, and it reduces the risk of prostate cancer by two times. Also it provides excellent effects in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Avocados have a positive effect on almost all systems, but we must point out the digestion system because research has shown that the avocado improves the digestion, helps against colon cancer and hemorrhoids. We can now conclude that the avocados really have a royal value for our organism.
Speaking of avocados we cannot continue, and not mention the avocado oil. This oil is as healthy as the olive oil and can be used for preparing many delicious salads or other dishes. The avocado oil is ideal for massage, treatments of wounds and other types of cosmetic surgery, its antibacterial action penetrates deeply into the skin, rejuvenating it and making it softer. A massage with avocado oil is a balm for the human skin – according to many satisfied customers of the masseuses and beauticians who are dealing with massages and beauty treatments based on avocado oil for years.
We can write and write about the avocado, and as much as we look for a negative feature we will never find any, for the avocado as a fruit or the oil extracted from it. Avocado is a tropical fruit, but not hard to find because it is available in all major markets. So hurry, buy avocados today and enjoy the benefits that it offers you.
