Around there is an avocado misleading: this is a fruit or a vegetable?
In fact, it is classified a small, pear-shaped, green fruit as a fruit.
This article is devoted exclusively to the avocado.
1. On avocado know more than 10 000 years
First avocado was seen in Mexico for more than 10 000 years ago. In the gardens of this area always grow fruit trees. For the local tribes of the Aztecs and Maya fruit I had spiritual significance. They believed that avocados gives vitality.
2. Avocados are rich in fiber
Fruit midsize contains about 10 grams of fiber, which is presented soluble and insoluble fibers. Of a total of 75% insoluble fiber (food accelerates the passage inside the body), and 25% soluble (it gives a feeling of satiety).
3. This super food
100 g of the product contain:
• Vitamin K - 26% of the daily norm,
• C - 17%
• E - 10%;
• B5 - 14%
• B6 - 13%
• potassium - 14%,
• folate (folic acid compound) - 20%.
In addition, a smaller amount of phosphorus is present, copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, B1, B2 and B3.
4. Avocados much potassium
It was believed that a banana - the champion on the content of potassium. But the avocado has surpassed it. In a 100 gram serving banana only 10% of the daily dose of potassium, whereas in 14% avocado.
Potassium helps to control blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease.
5. reduces cholesterol
The avocado is full of unsaturated fatty acids. It is these fats help increase levels of good HDL cholesterol and lower the bad LDL cholesterol.
6. protects the eyes
Powerful antioxidants such as zeaxanthin and lutein improve vision, reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
7. Avocado rejuvenates the skin
Since the avocado is rich in vitamins, minerals, beneficial fats and other nutrients, it has magical "anti-aging" properties - slowing the aging process, thereby maintaining youth skin.
In addition, the fruit helps fight many dermatological ailments, restores damaged DNA eliminates the damage to the skin by ultraviolet rays.
8. Avocados reduce the risk of cancer
One of the many advantages is reducing the risk of various cancers. Carotenoids Avocados - powerful antioxidants. They help in the prevention of gastric cancer, oral, prostate and breast cancer.
9. Avocados are useful for osteoarthritis
Fruit soothes the pain and damage caused by arthritis. It is effective against osteoarthritis, because it eliminates the symptoms. If you regularly eat avocado, you may not need anti-inflammatory drugs.
10. Avocado treating psoriasis
Eating avocados can help in psoriasis in general. For topical creams and lotions containing vitamin B12 and avocado in the diet - an abundance of nutrients beneficial effect on the skin.
