Avocados - The World's Healthiest Foods
Avocado fruits are getting very popular
anywhere in the world. Throughout the year, you can find avocado in your nearby
supermarkets. Avocado is sometimes called “avocado pear” or “alligator
pear”, and “Aguacate Palta” in Spanish.
The
world, especially in developing countries, is trying to adapt avocado as one of
substitutes to cope for the shortage of nutritious food production.
We believe that avocados
have originated in Mexico and Central America. However, today, avocados are being
planted and harvested in countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand,
Vietnam, USA, Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, China, Japan, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina,
Bolivia, Chile, Ethiopia, Spain, Palestine, South Africa, Australia, New
Zealand, Malaysia, and Hawaii. Oh, yes, you can plant it even in your backyard
garden and it is adaptable as long as the climate does not go below 5°C during
winter season.
Avocado
is one of the most recommended fruits as well as a food for bodybuilding and
medicine for cholesterol-related heart diseases.
Also, did you know that avocado or an avocado extract is good for
prevention or treatment of “breast cancer” as well as “prostate cancer”? Some information states that a toxin found in
avocado can kill cancer cell. However, the toxin mentioned here is not
identified completely. Scientists believe that the toxin has a great effect on
the myocardium (heart muscle tissue) as well as on tissues of the lactating
mammary gland.
Although
many farmers believe that fresh and dried leaves, bark, skin, and seeds are
toxic to cattle, goats, horses, rabbits, and birds, there is no definite
scientific explanation for that.
Do
not worry about the fruit meat of avocado. There are no dangerous toxic
elements for human consumption as well as for animals.
Creamy
rich avocado is considered the world's healthiest fruit, because of its
nutrient contents such as vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid,
vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, and reasonable calories in it.
Avocado
is a tree. The fruit, a popular food, is a good source of potassium and vitamin D.
The fruit
leaves, and seeds are used to make medicine.
Avocado
fruit is used to lower cholesterol levels, to increase sexual desire, and to
stimulate menstrual flow. Some of the oils in avocado (chemists call these oils
the “unsaponifiable fractions”) are used to treat osteoarthritis. The seeds,
leaves, and bark are used for dysentery and diarrhea.
Avocado oil is applied directly to the skin to soothe and heal skin and to treat thickening (sclerosis) of the skin, gum infections (pyorrhea), and arthritis. Avocado oil is used in combination with vitamin B12 for a skin condition called psoriasis. The fruit pulp is used topically to promote hair growth and speed wound healing. The seeds, leaves, and bark are used to relieve toothache.
Nutrition Facts for
Avocado
|
Calories
or Nutrient
|
Amount
Per 1 Cup Serving
|
Percent
Daily Value
|
|
Calories
|
240
|
12%
|
|
Carbohydrate
|
12.8g
|
4%
|
|
Fiber
|
10.1g
|
40%
|
|
Sugars
|
1g
|
|
|
Fat
|
22g
|
34%
|
|
Monounsaturated
Fat
|
14.7g
|
|
|
Total
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
|
165gm
|
|
|
Total
Omega 6 Fatty Acids
|
2534mg
|
|
|
Protein
|
3.0g
|
6%
|
|
Vitamin
A
|
219iu
|
4%
|
|
Vitamin
C
|
15mg
|
25%
|
|
VItamin
E
|
3.1mg
|
16%
|
|
Vitamin
K
|
31.5mcg
|
39%
|
|
Thiamin
|
.1mg
|
7%
|
|
Riboflavin
|
.2mg
|
11%
|
|
Niacin
|
2.6mg
|
13%
|
|
Vitamin
B6
|
.4mg
|
19%
|
|
Folate
|
122mcg
|
30%
|
|
Pantothenic
Acid
|
2.1mg
|
21%
|
|
Calcium
|
18.0mg
|
2%
|
|
Iron
|
0.8mg
|
5%
|
|
Magnesium
|
43.5mg
|
11%
|
|
Phosphorus
|
78mg
|
8%
|
|
Potassium
|
727mg
|
21%
|
|
Sodium
|
10.5mg
|
|
|
Zinc
|
1.0
|
6%
|
|
Copper
|
0.3mg
|
14%
|
|
Manganese
|
.02mg
|
11%
|
|
Selenium
|
0.1mg
|
1%
|
AVOCADO Uses &
Effectiveness
Possibly Effective for:
·
Treating osteoarthritis. Taking
certain (unsaponifiable fractions) avocado and soybean oils by mouth seems to
significantly improve pain and reduce overall disability. These oils seem to be
more effective for hip than knee osteoarthritis.
·
Reducing total cholesterol and
"bad" cholesterol (LDL cholesterol).
·
Increasing "good"
cholesterol (HDL cholesterol).
Insufficient Evidence for:
·
A skin condition called psoriasis.
Developing research shows that after 12 weeks of treatment, a specific cream
containing avocado oil and vitamin B12 (Regividerm, Regeneratio Pharma AG,
Wuppertal, Germany) reduces symptoms of psoriasis as well as a conventional medication called
calcipotriol ointment (Psorcutan). The avocado combination cream also causes
significantly less irritation than calcipotriol.
·
Healing wounds.
·
Sclerosis.
·
Promoting hair growth.
·
Stimulating menstrual flow.
·
Diarrhea.
·
Toothache.
·
Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of avocado for these
uses.
Why Avocado is called the No.1 Fruit on the earth?
·
One serving that is about 1/5th (1 oz.) of an Avocado has 50
calories but contains over 20 vitamins, minerals & plant nutrients.
·
Avocado are also Nutrient boosters. They help the body to absorb
more alpha and beta carotene.
·
Avocados contains AD 1 micrograms of the plant nutrient
“Lutein”, which many help in maintain healthy eyes as we grow old.
·
Avocados are cholesterol & Sodium free. They are rich in
Mono & Unsaturated fats otherwise known as “MUFAs”. Making them an ideal
substitution for high saturated fat spreads.
·
Avocados also contains a plant nutrient called “
Beta-Sitosterol”, which may help in maintaining healthy cholesterol level as
part of a diet, which is low in saturated fats.
Live Strong, Beautiful and Healthy with Nature’s
Pride: Avocado (Nutrition Information)
One of the healthiest ways to have a strong, healthy and
beautiful life is to eat nutrient dense food. Nutrient density is a measure of
the amount of nutrients a food contains in comparison to the number of
calories. An Avocado has everything you need in one food. Avocados contain the
following key nutrients:
VITAMINS:
Avocados contain below
mentioned Vitamins
Vitamin
A: This is essential for great eye sight.
Vitamin
B: This is essential for healthy skin, hair and nails.
Vitamin
C: This strengthens the immunity system.
Vitamin
E: This slows the ageing process, protects the body tissue from
damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can
harm cells, tissues, and organs.
Vitamin
K: It is a good antioxidant and helps to reduce the risk of cardio
vascular disease. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, which boosts the healing
process that helps with clotting. It is also known as the clotting vitamin
because without it blood would not clot. Some studies have also shown that this
vitamin also helps in maintaining strong bones in older age.
MINERALS:
Avocados
contain essential minerals for human body
Calcium: Essential for bones and
teeth.
Magnesium: It
serves many important functions in the body like contraction and relaxation of
muscles, production of protein, production and transport or energy and controls
certain functions of enzymes in the body.
Potassium: It
is another very important mineral for our body. It plays a very important role
in metabolism and body functions. It helps in regulating blood pressure and
essential for proper functioning of cells, muscles, tissues and organs.
AMINO
ACID
Avocados provide 18 essential amino acids and 7 fatty acids,
including Omega 3 and 6 that must be included in our diet. These amino acids
build and repair muscles.
PROTEIN
It is also said that
Avocados contain more protein than that of milk. High protein content makes it
a great substitute for meat for vegetarians and unlike animal fat, this is not
saturated.
The most important factor
about Avocados is that it contains 70% - 80% of water. Therefore, apart from
possessing extra ordinary benefits Avocados are highly hydrating. Everyone
should include one or half avocado in their daily meal.
Avocados for Skin
Avocado
skin mask is great for matured, wrinkled, flaky and dry skin. It hydrates,
nourish and rejuvenate your skin.
Method:
Take ½ fresh and ripe Avocado and 2 tablespoon of honey. Mash
the avocado with the help of a fork into creamy pulp and add honey to the
avocado pulp. Now apply this mixture on your face and leave it on for 10
minutes. After 10 minutes wash your face with cool water and wash cloth.
Note: This
mask is best for dry skin instead of oily skin.This mask also helps to remove
black and white heads.
AVOCADO Side Effects
& Safety
Avocado is safe for most
people when the fruit is eaten in food amounts. Avocado also seems to be safe
when taken by mouth as a medicine for up to six months or applied to the skin
for up to three months. It generally has few side effects, although one person
who used a specific avocado oil plus vitamin B12 cream for psoriasis reported
mild itching.
Keep in mind that avocado has a lot of calories because of its fat content.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and
breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of avocado as medicine during
pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Latex allergy: People who are sensitive to latex can have an allergic reaction to avocado.
Latex allergy: People who are sensitive to latex can have an allergic reaction to avocado.
AVOCADO Interactions
Moderate Interaction Be
cautious with this combination
·
Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with AVOCADO
·
Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. Avocado has
been reported to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin). Decreasing
the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin) might increase the risk of clotting.
It is unclear why this interaction might occur. Be sure to have your blood
checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be
changed.
AVOCADO Dosing
The following doses
have been studied in scientific research:
BY MOUTH:
BY MOUTH:
- For
lowering cholesterol: The dose of avocado used varies, depending on the
amount of other fats and calories in the diet.
- For
osteoarthritis: 300 mg daily of an specific extract made from the oils
that are tightly bound to fibers in avocado and soybeans. These oils are
called "unsaponifiables." The extract used for osteoarthritis is
made up of one-third avocado and two-thirds soy bean unsaponifiables.
Conditions
of Use and Important Information: This information is meant to supplement, not
replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to
cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This
information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or
disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other
qualified health care provider because of something you have read on Doshti
Healthcare . You should always speak with your doctor or health care
professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your
health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right
for you.
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