2023-12-22 10:30:58
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Also known as green gold, the avocado has been gaining a lot of popularity around the world, becoming for some a very prized fruit. The avocado is a great Mexican product that, thanks to its culinary versatility, texture, flavor and nutritional properties, has captivated both great chefs, making it an essential ingredient in many dishes, as well as several discerning foodies who end up accepting it because it is so delicious. But if we eat avocado daily, does it harm us or benefit our health?
Erroneously, it is believed that avocado is a vegetable, but the truth is that it is a fruit, but more properly a berry belonging to the Lauraceae family. This fruit has several properties that are extremely beneficial for health in general, and avocado not only provides benefits to internal health, you can also use it to maintain radiant and healthy skin and hair, through the use of facial masks and treatments. of hair made with the pulp, oil or extracts of this delicious fruit.
The avocado is native to Mexico, so there are ancestral records and evidence of avocado consumption in a cave in Coaxcatlán, Puebla. This record dates back 7,000 or 8,000 years. From there, the avocado spread throughout the world during the time of the Conquest, reaching corners of the world such as Cuba, Africa, India and New Zealand. And the main consumers of avocado in the world are Mexico, the United States, Canada, Japan and France.
Returning to the properties of this delicious fruit, we have several benefits that you can obtain if you consume avocado daily, so we want to provide you with the details so that you know all the good things that this fruit can provide to your body. Keep reading to find out regarding the properties of avocado.
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What are the benefits to my health if I eat avocado every day?
According to the School of Dietetics and Nutrition of the Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSSTE), avocado is a food that is characterized by a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic acid (>50% of total lipids). It is also rich in phytochemicals, such as vitamin E, carotenoids, polyphenols and lutein, which are associated with antioxidant components.
It contains approximately 15 nutrients, which include calories, carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and E, folates, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and sodium. Avocado will help regulate blood sugar, avoid insulin resistance, improve digestion and nourish nails and hair due to its high content of vitamins C and E, in addition to helping to level blood pressure. To enjoy these benefits, the Federation recommends consuming at least half an avocado a day, it will also help prevent diseases such as cataracts and rheumatoid arthritis.
As you can see, this fruit gives you a large number of benefits, which you can enjoy by consuming a delicious food in various ways, as it is one of the most versatile that we can find on the market. From a delicious salad, to guacamole or creamy ice cream.
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