Avocado’s
composition has several noteworthy features. Avocado contains 73% water which
is very low compared to what is usual for fresh fruits; this indicates that the
avocado is a concentrated fruit with high nutritional and calorie capacity.
Avocado
contains about 25%fat which is among the richest fruits in fats. The fats in
avocado are of high biological value and are primarily unsaturated. They
contain no cholesterol as in the case with all plant based foods. Also avocado
is among the most protein-rich of fresh fruits, which depending on variety can
reach 2% of their weight. They contain all of the essential amino acids.
Avocado is one of the richest in high-value nutritional fats, proteins, vitamin
E and B6 as well as iron and vegetable fiber. The avocado has the highest iron
content of any fresh fruit as well as the richest of any fresh fruit in fiber.
The
avocado is one of the most valued of fruits for its nutritional value, as well
as for its dietary and therapeutic properties. Avocado’s consumption is
particularly recommended in the following cases.
Treatment
of excess cholesterol-it is curious to know that eating avocado actually lowers
the cholesterol level; this is possibly due to the balanced composition of its
fatty acids as well as its rich vegetable fiber content. Eating avocado
regularly is highly recommended for those with excess cholesterol.
Treatment
of heart disease-eating avocado regularly is highly recommended for people with
various heart problems such as hypertension, in addition to reduction of fat
level in the blood due to the fact that they contain very little sodium and
abundant potassium.
Treatment
of Anemia:-the iron in avocado is relatively well assimilated. Therefore eating
them is encouraged for all those needing additional iron, such as adolescents,
particularly girls and pregnant women. The iron in avocado is absorbed better
than that of other plant-based food.
Eating
avocado is particularly beneficial to the diabetics. They not only help
maintain an appropriate blood glucose level, it also lowers cholesterol and
improves the composition of fats in the blood.
Treatment
of digestive disorders:-avocados are appropriate for the diet of those suffering
from stomach ulcers or gastric because of their alkalinity.
Nervous
disorders:-avocado contains fat that are very important to the metabolism of
the nervous system such as linoleic acid and phosphor lipids. They are very
rich in vitamin B6 one of the most important for proper neuron function.it is
good for those suffering from nervousness, irritability or depression.
Treatment
of skin infections:-the oil of avocado is good for treating skin diseases
especially eczema.it also prevents pregnancy stretch marks when it is directly
applied to the abnormal skin.
Enhances
digestion:-avocado enhances the secretion of gastric juice which is necessary
for food digestion; it also has soothing effect on the whole digestive
processes.
For
correction of bad breath:-it eliminates abnormal smell usually caused by
bacterial activities inside the mouth.it should be well chewed.
because
of avocado’s great nutritional value, their ease of digestion, and their
vitamin E content, avocado should be regular part of the diets of children,
adolescents during periods of rapid growth, athletes, exhausted or stressed
adults, the elderly and of all those wishing to naturally and healthfully
increase their vitality.
Preferably
avocado is eaten raw.it can be spread on bread as an effective substitute for
butter or margarine.it also combines very well with all types of salads and
dishes.
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