This tree belongs to the evergreens of the laurel family. Mexico is considered the birthplace of the fruit, where the name literally translates as: alligator pear. Now this exotic tree is successfully cultivated in America, Israel, Africa, Brazil. The product has many useful properties, but there are also contraindications to it.
Chemical composition of avocado
The benefits and harms of avocados are explained by the chemical composition of this southern fruit. You can buy a berry (the fruit belongs to one-seeded berries) all year round, so there are no problems in choosing a good avocado. For 100 g of product, a person will receive only 208 kcal, 7.4 g of carbohydrates, 20 g of fat, 2 g of protein and 72.2 g of water. In terms of vitamin value, avocado (or American Perseus) is rich in PP, B, E, A, C, K groups. Together with the fruit, you will receive the following minerals:
- calcium;
- iron;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- phosphorus;
- sodium.
Useful properties of avocado
The main positive effect of this fruit is a rich complex of B and E vitamins, trace elements and minerals. At the same time, avocados contain a lot of calories per 100 g (more than any other), so diets rarely include it in the list of products. The berry contains no sugar, which makes avocados a great option for diabetics of any type. The following main beneficial properties of the fruit can be distinguished:
- a huge amount of vitamin E;
- cleanses the blood of "bad" cholesterol;
- normalizes the work of the heart;
- reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease;
- improves memory;
- lowers blood pressure;
- increases efficiency;
- strengthens the immune system;
- normalizes blood circulation;
- acts as a good antioxidant;
- helps with constipation;
- reduces the rate of reproduction of cancer cells;
- strengthens teeth and bones.
Avocado oil in cosmetology
The beneficial properties of avocados for the skin were noticed by cosmetologists and immediately adopted. The rejuvenating and restoring effect on a person is due to the high content of vitamins. Avocado oil provides the following cosmetic benefits:
- Normalizes blood circulation of the skin, oxygen metabolism.
- Qualitatively moisturizes the skin, penetrates deeply into the pores, protects against peeling, drying.
- Protects against premature aging of the skin during menopause, reduces the likelihood of age spots, wrinkles.
- Strengthens the immunity of the skin against diseases. The oil of this fruit is used in France to create a special medicine that fights many skin diseases.
- Improves the regeneration of skin cells.
It can be seen that the product has the maximum positive effect on the condition of the skin, but it is also used to treat hair and nail care. Apply to the surface and let it soak in, after which the residue is washed off so that, for example, the hair does not seem greasy, dirty. To prevent diseases and improve the body, take 1 tsp. avocado oil 40 minutes before meals 3 times a day. It is necessary to conduct such a course for 20 days 4 times a year.
Benefits for weight loss
Choosing an avocado for a diet is not recommended, because it is the most high-calorie product, losing weight with it is a bad idea. It will not work to get a couple of extra pounds or a fold under clothes because of it, but in the field of nutrition for weight loss it is extremely rare. More often, the fetus is part of a health (vitamin) diet. In this case, the benefits and harms of avocados go together.
For the body
The benefits of the fetus for humans are obvious due to the rich chemical composition. Avocado is very useful during pregnancy, the berry contributes to the healthy, full development of the fetus. There are no harmful substances that would harm a young mother or child in the product. Only those girls who are allergic to the components of the fruit should be careful with it. Benefits for humans when eating avocados:
- lowers pressure;
- acts as an antioxidant;
- lowers cholesterol;
- has a rejuvenating effect;
- protects the skin;
- improves immunity;
- normalizes liver function.
For women
For the fair sex, the main interest is the cosmetic benefits of the product: skin rejuvenation, protection against early aging. Therefore, it is often not the fruit itself that is of interest, but oils and other avocado-based products. Other useful properties during the use of the fetus only complement this effect. For expectant mothers, fruits are recommended in all periods of pregnancy.
For men
For the male, the benefits of the fruits of the alligator pear in terms of enhancing potency are of interest. Avocado contains elements that act similarly to aphrodisiacs, increasing male power and fertility. For the same guys who do physical labor every day, actively train, a green dense berry will help to quickly restore strength and increase efficiency.
Harm and contraindications
With all its obvious beneficial properties, the fruit has a number of contraindications. You should not include avocados in your diet if you have:
- individual intolerance;
- allergy to citrus fruits;
- if you have an allergic reaction to latex.
Separately, it is necessary to mention the bone, because inside it contains many toxic elements that do not bring any benefit to the body. You should not try to crush the kernel in order to use it in any means. The best thing you can do with a bone is to plant it in a pot or soil near the house. Do not abuse the berry, because instead of benefit you will get an allergic reaction. An important point: to get all the useful properties you need the fruit raw.
