AMONG OTHER PROPERTIES, AVOCADO SEEDS HELP PREVENT HEART DISEASES.

Still unknown to European consumers. However, The avocado continues to broaden its horizons and expand its cultivation. The spicy puree of this fruit, better known as guacamole, has allowed its dissemination and the considerable increase in its consumption.

A group of South American nutritionists based on the latest studies carried out, offers thirteen reasons why we should not throw away the avocado seed and these should become part of our diet.

The avocado, besides being exquisite, It provides us with antioxidants and natural fats that help maintain our state of health and, thus, to feel better. The seeds contain fiber and amino acids and help prevent heart disease.

In addition, the 70% of the amino acids in avocado are in the seed, Its oil reduces cholesterol levels and helps defend the body from cardiovascular diseases and cardiac arrests..

Various studies have proven that avocado seeds have more soluble fiber than any other food.. Also, Avocado seed is excellent for combating inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract as well as diarrhea. In South America they use the seed as a remedy for infections and stomach problems..

The seeds contain phenolic compounds that prevent intestinal ulcers and viral and bacterial infections.. The flavonol contained in the seeds prevents the growth of tumors. Fortalecen el sistema inmunológico y ayudan a prevenir enfermedades debilitantes y sus antioxidantes retardan el proceso de envejecimiento.

Las propiedades antiinflamatorias de las semillas parecen ayudar a personas que sufren de artritis y otras enfermedades.

También se le atribuyen un efecto rejuvenecedor al incrementar la cantidad del colágeno de la piel, dándole una apariencia tersa y libre de arrugas. Like this, el aceite de las semillas ofrece mayor brillo al cabello y ayuda a prevenir la caspa.

Las semillas ayudan a bajar de peso ya que según algunos estudios reduce la glucosa en la sangre. El rayar, tostar y beber las semillas en té ayuda al control del asma.

Las pipas de aguacate se pueden consumir de muchas maneras: secas, rayadas, tostadas, asadas y deshidratadas. They can be added to salads, sauces and purees, drink in teas, desserts and juices or consumed alone, if you can stand the bitter taste.

The avocado is the perfect example of a fruit from which we discard the healthiest part: your seed. Now there are no excuses to savor and make the most of the nutrients that avocado and its seeds offer us..