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Avocados are not so exotic these days. Either a fruit or a vegetable that looks like a nut (actually a fruit) usually lies on a shelf in a supermarket next to potatoes and beets, and its cost is quite moderate.
By the way, an avocado grows on a tree, a relative of the usual lavrushka, only Mexican. The fruit is very high in calories: 208 calories per 100 grams! The high fat content makes the flesh oily both to the touch and to the taste. Despite this, avocados are the number 1 product on the menu of proper nutrition, because the fats in it are completely healthy. In short, the product must be taken and introduced into the diet on an ongoing basis.
The benefits of avocado
It is the high content of oleic acid and fiber, as well as a lot of vitamins, minerals and trace elements that make avocados a real superfood. Regular consumption of avocados provides youthful skin, hair elasticity, makes the heart and blood vessels strong, improves memory and strengthens the immune system.
There is more potassium in avocados than bananas, and the content of vitamin E breaks all records. The nutritious pulp of the fruit is a natural antioxidant, protecting cells from pathological changes. In addition to everything, avocado is a strong aphrodisiac, helps to increase (in every sense) sensuality for both men and women.
In order for the product to bring maximum benefit, you must be able to choose it, as well as ensure proper storage conditions.
How to choose and store avocados
Like many other fruits and vegetables, avocados are sold unripe. It is the fruits of bright green color that we often see on the shelves. Choose avocados with dark skin but no dents. To facilitate the choice, we suggest focusing on the stem. Remove it and look: if the place of its attachment is greenish and yellow - the avocado is optimally ripe, if it is brown - return the product to where it was.
It doesn’t matter if you bought unripe fruits, they perfectly reach the condition at room temperature for several days (next to apples even faster).
As practice shows, a cut avocado retains color best next to a chopped onion. The appetizing appearance will last longer if you sprinkle the pulp with lemon or lime juice. Another life hack: if you decide to leave half an avocado for later, do not remove the stone.
How to eat avocado
Oiliness and nutritional value are characteristic features of avocados. It is these qualities of the fruit that make it a healthy alternative to various sandwich spreads, as well as mayonnaise in seafood or egg salads. Avocados are a great base for healthy smoothies.
Whole grain bread with avocado paste, combine with other ingredients to your taste. Boiled eggs, vegetables, canned tuna, nuts, chickpeas… There are countless variations of avocado toast!
The simplest is to cut the fruit into slices, sprinkle them with lemon juice and put them on toast. A healthy snack will saturate for a long time. Avocado is a vegetable analogue of meat, a source of protein, a must-have product for athletes and those who want to gain muscle mass. And as you know, more muscle - less fat.
The avocado pit deserves special attention. Stick it into the ground - soon you will admire a beautiful indoor tree!