Avocado is a fruit with high nutritional value. It contains many types of vitamins.
It is rich in fatty acids and proteins and high in sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and other elements. Its nutritional value is comparable to that of cream. It has even been called the "cream of the forest".
It is generally eaten as a raw fruit. It can also be prepared for dishes and canned foods. Let's take a look at the benefits and effects of avocado!
Nutritional value of avocado
Avocados are rich in potassium, folic acid, and vitamin B6. They also contain many minerals, including potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium. Additionally, they contain a large amount of edible plant fibre.
Every 100 grams of raw avocado contains 74.3% water, 2 grams of protein, 15.3 grams of fat, and 7.4 grams of carbohydrates, providing 673.9 kJ of calories. It is a high-energy and low-sugar fruit with a relatively high amount of unsaturated fatty acids.
Avocados have stomach and intestinal cleansing properties, can lower cholesterol and blood lipids, and protect the cardiovascular and liver systems. They are very beneficial for the human body and contain a lot of vitamins, with folic acid being particularly effective for beauty.
The efficacy and role of avocado
1. Antioxidant and anti-ageing: avocado is rich in glyceric acid, protein, and vitamins. It is a natural anti-oxidant ageing agent. It can soften and moisturize the skin. It can refine the pores. A milky barrier can be formed on the surface of the skin. It can effectively prevent sun exposure.
Prevents sunburn. Avocado oil extracted from the kernel of the fruit is rich in nutrients. Helps to strengthen cell membranes. Slows down the ageing rate of epidermal cells.
2. Protects the liver. Avocado has been found to contain potent chemical components that may protect the liver. This discovery will help people to invent new drugs. for the treatment of liver diseases.
4. beauty: avocado pulp and human skin affinity are very good. Very easy to be absorbed by the skin. There is a strong absorption effect on ultraviolet light. Plus rich in vitamin e and carotene and so on. Therefore, it has good skin care, sun protection, and health care effects.
5. Relieve diabetes: the sugar rate of avocado pulp is very low, 1/5 of the sugar rate of bananas. it is a rare high-fat and low-sugar food for diabetic patients. And use the peel to make water to drink, has the effect of alleviating diabetes.
6. Protect the health of the uterus: avocado can protect women's uterus and cervical health. Reduce the extra weight produced by childbirth and prevent cervical cancer.
One of the most popular ways to eat avocado is an avocado salad
Prepare the ingredients.
Tow avocado
Canned tuna
Corn kernels
Mashed potatoes
Small tomatoes
Seasoning of your choice
Preparation Method.
1. Cut open the avocado. Scoop out the flesh.
2. Crush the flesh. Cut up small tomatoes. Add tuna, mashed potatoes, and corn kernels. Mix well.
3. Add them to the hollowed-out avocados.
4. Sprinkle with your favourite seasonings. For example, sea salt, black pepper, cheese powder, etc.
A delicious avocado salad is ready!
