Avocado fruit although it has a high fat content, which is about 16 percent, the fat contained in it is safe and even healthy. This is because about 63 percent of the constituent elements are unsaturated fatty acids, especially monounsaturated fatty acids.
The avocado fruit (Persea americana), which is also often written as 'avocado', 'apocado' is a fruit that originates from Mexico and Central America which has a high fat content. Even the Chinese call the avocado the 'butter fruit' and the 'oil fruit'.
Various properties of avocado fruit for health are as follows: Lowering LDL CholesterolLDL cholesterol "Low Density Lipoprotein" is cholesterol that can be detrimental to health, often known as "bad cholesterol". The avocado diet which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids can lower this LDL cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats also have antioxidant activity that protects the body from arterial damage due to malignant LDL cholesterol.
~ Maintain Eye Health
Avocado fruit is rich in vitamin A and carotene which are good for eye health.
~ Maintaining Healthy Heart and Blood Vessels
Avocado fruit is also rich in the mineral content of potassium and low in sodium. Foods that are high in potassium and low in sodium are healthy foods for maintaining a healthy heart and blood vessels.
~ Maintain Blood Sugar Levels
The content of Omega-9 and fiber in avocados is very good for maintaining blood sugar levels. According to Dr. Samuel Oetoro, SpGK, a nutritionist from Semanggi Specialist Clinic, people with diabetes are strongly advised to eat avocado.
~ For Beauty and Body Care
Avocado fruit also has properties and benefits for beauty, including to treat cracked heels or dry skin, by blending the avocado fruit and making a mask. Avocado slices, sliced into thin slabs, can also be used to treat tired and puffy eyes.
Meanwhile avocado fruit that has been mashed and mixed with oranges can be used as a hair blackener. The trick is to smear the smooth avocado on the hair, then cover it with a shower cap for an hour. After that, wash your hair with shampoo.
With the various properties of this avocado fruit, it seems that we need to get used to including this fruit in our daily menu list, be it as juice, salad, or a mixture of other fresh drinks, I hope you get used to it at home.