Post by urbanfarming on Aug 23, 2013 9:35:41 GMT -6
Avocados are a fabulous source of good oil, protein, amino acids and nutrients for your body. “You might be inclined to call it a vegetable, thanks to its green hue and savory taste, but the avocado is technically a fruit, and even more specifically, a single-seeded berry. A fruit is "the matured ovary of a flower," according to University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources. Fruits consist of a tough outer layer (the skin or rind), a middle layer we typically think of as the flesh of the fruit and a casing around a seed (or seeds). Avocado is further classified as a fleshy as opposed to a dry fruit, and a berry rather than a drupe, which has tough pits or stones, like peaches. An Avocado Has More Potassium Than A Banana
A single avocado has 975 milligrams of potassium, while a banana, well-known for being loaded with potassium, delivers just half that, with 487 milligrams per large fruit…Nutritional perks aside, avocados can play a key role in your healthy hair and skin routine. The antioxidants, amino acids and essential oils inside an avocado can help repair damaged hair, moisturize dry skin, treat sunburns and maybe even minimize wrinkles.” *1
The ripe flesh of the subtle fruit, has a smooth, mild, buttery taste and the oil from the Avocado is good for you! “Every oil has a smoke point—the temperature at which it begins to break down, losing nutritional value and releasing potential carcinogens. Avocado oil's smoke point is an incredibly high 510 degrees (compared with extra-virgin olive oil's 325- to 400-degree range), which makes it a safer option for high-heat cooking like frying and broiling. It's also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.” *2
*1-Quoted from and for more information: www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/22/avocado-health-facts-didnt-dont-know_n_3786419.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
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*2-Quoted from and to read more: www.oprah.com/health/4-Oils-Good-for-the-Diet/2#ixzz2co4OdEsZ
A single avocado has 975 milligrams of potassium, while a banana, well-known for being loaded with potassium, delivers just half that, with 487 milligrams per large fruit…Nutritional perks aside, avocados can play a key role in your healthy hair and skin routine. The antioxidants, amino acids and essential oils inside an avocado can help repair damaged hair, moisturize dry skin, treat sunburns and maybe even minimize wrinkles.” *1
The ripe flesh of the subtle fruit, has a smooth, mild, buttery taste and the oil from the Avocado is good for you! “Every oil has a smoke point—the temperature at which it begins to break down, losing nutritional value and releasing potential carcinogens. Avocado oil's smoke point is an incredibly high 510 degrees (compared with extra-virgin olive oil's 325- to 400-degree range), which makes it a safer option for high-heat cooking like frying and broiling. It's also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.” *2
*1-Quoted from and for more information: www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/22/avocado-health-facts-didnt-dont-know_n_3786419.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
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*2-Quoted from and to read more: www.oprah.com/health/4-Oils-Good-for-the-Diet/2#ixzz2co4OdEsZ