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.