
Call butter (green) fruit, the avocado is a tropical fruit, but now can be found in throughout the year both in hot and temperate locations. This fruit comes from a large leafy Lauraceous tree, tall and green and is said to be of central origin Amerio, although the word avocado comes from Nahualt “aquacade” which means testicle, named by the ancient Aztecs in Mexico because your way clear.
Components that have.
This fruit is rich in nutrients, contains a number of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that make it extremely healthy, especially a good natural alternative for cardiac problems.
Nutritional content of avocados:
• noted for its high content of vitamin E, which slows the aging process and protect against heart disease and common types of cancer.
• Contains folic acid and glutathione.
• It is rich in fatty acids, of which five are mono and polyunsaturated, among which are the Omega-9, Omega 7, Omega-6 and Omega-3. The latter is part of the protection against cancer. Also contains B-sitosterol, which prevents the accumulation of cholesterol.
• Rich in essential amino acids (duiez): Arginine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine. Amino acids are indispensables in protein synthesis.
• Rich in minerals such as Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium and Zinc. All they needed for the optimal functioning of cell metabolism and blood circulation.
Avocado:
• Promotes healthy living in general.
• vitalize the immune system.
• Helps improve vision.
• Protects cells from damage by stress.
• Prevents cancer diseases.
• Strengthens the liver and prevents disease.
• Improves digestion of food and protect the heart muscle.
• Helps nourish skin and hair.
Heart and avocado.
Oleic acid is a type of fat that helps reduce cholesterol levels. The avocado has high quality natural fats especially recommended for cholesterol control diet, although due to their high caloric intake should watch how much to eat.
Other benefits of.
“Therapeutically speaking, the avocado is a real pharmacy,” says Brazilian doctor Eiro Paulo Gonsalves: “Her tea leaves are good for the gallbladder, are digestive anti flatulent, diuretic, anti-rheumatic and is sure be a relief for bronchitis, snoring, and cramps. In local application, have some power anti-inflammatory and soothe headaches. The oil is obtained from the pulp it is used to massage against gout and rheumatism or as a lotion to combat dandruff or hair loss.
Aesthetic virtues.
Avocados are the basis of many masks, both for: skin and hair parallel, due to its contribution of vitamin E, which serves as the foundation of many cosmetic products such as shampoo, creams, soaps, oils and moisturizers. Its fleshy pulp is great for replacing damaged skin because it contributes to the regeneration of tissues.