Avocado?

 

A bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin, an avocado is a common snack. Alligator pears and butter fruit are other names for them. Avocados are a produce section favorite. For guacamole dips, they're a must-have ingredient. They can be used in anything from salads to wraps to smoothies and even brownies. So, what makes this pear-shaped berry.

 

Avocado's success stems from its thick, creamy texture and mild flavor. The avocado, also known as Persea Americana, is a fruit that belongs to the Lauraceous family, which also includes cinnamon and laurel. Avocados are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and textures. All are tropical plants with flesh that softens to a buttery texture when harvested, making them popular in anything from dips to desserts

     Health benefits of avocado

ü  Cancer is a terrible disease. Avocados contain folate, which can reduce the risk of cancers like prostate and colon cancer. Avocados provide nutrients that can help to treat cancer.

 

ü  Depression is a state of mind. Depression and low folate levels have been linked in studies. Folate stops the accumulation of a compound in your blood called homocysteine. Homocysteine causes depression by slowing the flow of nutrients to the brain. Avocados' high folate content can aid in the prevention of depression symptoms.

 

ü  Digestion is the process of breaking down food. Avocadoes are high in fiber. They're particularly high in insoluble fiber, which aids in the movement of waste through the body. Fiber helps to keep you regular and can help you avoid constipation.

 

ü  Heart Most of the healthy fat in avocado is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. This heart-healthy fat helps lower cardiovascular inflammation. Avocados also have a nutrient called beta-sitosterol, the plant version of cholesterol. Beta-sitosterol helps lower your cholesterol levels.

ü  Pregnancy is a state of becoming pregnant. During pregnancy, you can consume at least 400 micrograms of folate every day to help avoid birth defects in your baby's brain and spine. Around 41% of that is provided by one avocado.

 

ü  Vision The ability to see. Avocados contain two antioxidants that are healthy for your eyes: lutein and zeaxanthin. They help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration by shielding the tissues in your eyes from UV light damage.