Avocado is often referred as an alligator pear. The reason lies in
its green skin and its shape resembling a pear. One avocado
contains a bunch of vitamins and minerals. For example, it has
three times more carotene than any other fruit. Biological studies
revealed vital nutrients in this fruit, so you may think of it as a
reservoir of biological elements helping you maintain healthy body
and providing a great deal of energy.
Avocado is rich in fats. These fats are mono-unsaturated fats. They
help to increase the level of high density lipoproteins in blood
thus preventing heart disorders. Mono-unsaturated fats or oleic
acid is found in olive oil, which is also good as a heart disease
prophylactic measure. So many fats produce high levels of
biological energy. One fruit of avocado gives up to 350 calories.
This is an excellent one-time meal replacement. And as already
mentioned, avocado is rich in vitamins. Vitamins A, B, D and E
plentifully present in this fruit.
Studies have shown that avocado fruits along with leaves have toxic
elements. These substances may have negative impact on certain
animals; however there is no single evidence they have the same
effects on humans. But being cautious is always good. It's not
advisable to eat too much avocado every day or consume its juice in
great quantities. One squashed avocado a day would be a sufficient
and healthy part of your ration.
Avocado juice is frequently used in various therapies. You may be
wondering how many glasses of juice you need to drink along the
course of the therapy. The answer would be: none. The reason is
because avocado juice is mostly used for an external application.
It means you don't have to drink it; you have to apply it to your
skin. Avocado juice contains oils and these oils easily penetrate
and nourish the human skin.
Avocado juice can be compared to lanolin - a natural moisturizer.
Though lanolin in many cases is more effective, it reportedly
causes minor side effects like sensitivity to cosmetics. On the
other hand, avocado juice is free of these shortcomings. Its
emollient effect has no adverse influence on the human skin. Plus,
it can be used as sun screening lotion due to the fact that avocado
penetration of ultra violet rays to your skin.
As a conclusion it is worth to say that besides its application in
cosmetics, avocado is a great nutrition.
Date Published: Jan 20, 2011 - 4:25 pm