Avocado, which is native to Mexico and is also known as crocodile pear, is a very useful food, although it is a little distant from our culture. We can add it to our nutrition routine by finding the right consumption methods. We both provide nutritional diversity and accelerate our metabolism by going beyond our classical eating habits by consuming different foods from time to time.
Before telling about the countless benefits of avocado, the point I would like to mention is that although avocado is healthy, it is also high in calories due to its high fat content. . Despite weight gain, caution should be exercised in its consumption.
Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. It is the only fruit containing MUFA. It is important for heart health because it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. There are studies showing that it is effective in reducing the amount of LDL. Despite its high fat content, it does not contain cholesterol. It also contains oleic acid, one of the monounsaturated fatty acids. A diet rich in oleic acid reduces inflammation.
When it comes to high potassium content, the first fruit that comes to mind is banana, but avocado has more potassium content than banana. Potassium is effective in balancing blood pressure.
Avocado is among the foods rich in antioxidants. It contains carotenoids (lutein and zeoxanthin), which are very important for eye health. Studies have shown that lutein and zeoxanthin intake has positive effects on age-related cataracts and degeneration. It also fights free radicals in the body and protects against cancer, heart disease and aging.
As I said before, its fiber and fat content is high. Since it leaves the stomach later, it gives you a feeling of fullness and makes you feel hungry later. Therefore, it is also important in weight control when consumed in the right amounts.
It also plays a small role in the synthesis of serotonin, which we call the happiness hormone.
While it has such wonderful benefits, there are many people who do not dare to try it because they do not know how to consume it. . I would like to answer the question of how we can consume it a little bit. We can add avocado to salads as an oil group. We can add it to our sandwiches again. We can crush it into paste, squeeze lemon and spread it on our bread. If you want clear recipes that you will try for the first time, there are many recipes with avocado on the internet. You can browse and choose the one that suits you. Another point I would like to point out is that it is easier to consume ripe avocados. If you bought it raw (hard), wrap it in a newspaper or paper bag and leave it at room temperature for a few days, you will see it ripen.
The last thing I want to say is that a varied diet is important. Each food has its own special nutritional value. Let's try to make room for every food on our table, even occasionally, and let's benefit from the vitamins and minerals of every food.
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