Although you know some of the benefits of eating avocados, you may have been throwing away the most nutritious part of the fruit all this time. Here are some of the benefits you could enjoy when you take the time to prepare and eat your avocado pits:
- It boosts your immune system by fighting germs and other parasites.
- Goodbye to tonsillitis and nasopharyngitis that keep us stuck in bed! Because know that avocado is above all a natural antioxidant.
- Digestion: Avocado seeds have been used in South American cultures for centuries to relieve gastrointestinal disorders12, and the antiprotozoal and antimycobacterial actions of the seeds may have been used to reduce or eliminate diarrheal illness. Seed extracts have been shown to inhibit the growth of several disease-causing bacteria, protozoa.
- Using an extract from the plant’s leaf, researchers demonstrated the ability of avocados to prevent ulcer formation after administration of ulcerogenic drugs in an animal model.
- The avocado pit is very rich in flavonols, antioxidants which help fight against cell aging, but which also have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
- It helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. Its richness in amino acids helps reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Very well supplied with fiber, the avocado pit contributes to the regulation of intestinal transit. It can be used to treat diarrhea or constipation. Its fiber content also makes it a slimming ally.
- When applied to the skin, the avocado pit has many benefits for the skin. It notably has a rejuvenating effect (it promotes the formation of collagen) and helps eliminate pimples. It can also be used in massage to relieve joint and muscle pain.
How to make an avocado pit smoothie?
Sipping an avocado pit smoothie, who would have thought it? Easy, healthy and anti-waste, it nevertheless has everything going for it. Instructions for a new gesture to adopt. Start by cutting the avocado vertically in half to remove the pit. We crush it with a small hammer. The consistency is like the inside of a coconut. We mix with other ingredients like a banana, spinach. However, we do not overuse the avocado pit because its richness in tannins can cause transit problems. A recipe for anti-aging, anti-stress and revitalizing juice to use when you’re feeling down to recharge your batteries and regain your serenity!
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