the fruit with the Latin name Persea Americana the factory has a fairly high market in the next few years, so it will be a very supportive agricultural commodity in improving the economy of the people in the Gayo highlands.
nasaruddin explained, this condition can not be separated by the more demand for Avocado fruit in the market both domestically and abroad, considering the fruit that has a round shape oval is now widely used for food and beverages, even become one of the materials in the makingcosmetics.
"Avocado is a commodity that has a very good prospect that should be planted properly, because at one time the price will be more expensive from now, this fruit is highly sought after for those who are very concerned with nutrition or care about health," he said.
In addition, Central Aceh District Government through the Agriculture and Food Crops Office will also continue to grow Avocado fruit trees, to be distributed to the community.
"I have asked the Agricultural Service for these seeds can we continue to grow, let alone our Avocado has entered as one of the national superior Avocado fruit, which has been released by the Ministry of agriculture some time ago with the name of Avocado Gayo," said Nasaruddin.
Avocado fruit itself is very easy to find on the market or traditional markets in Central Aceh and in neighboring districts Bener Meriah, while the price that was only priced Rp.2.000-3.000, now can reach 8,000 to Rp10.000 perkilogramnya.
here are 10 benefits of avocado for our health
- Benefits for pregnancy.
Avocado is a natural source of folate, which is essential for healthy fetal development. a synthetic version of folic acid is recommended for all women planning to become pregnant, and eating avocado is a simpler, tastier and natural choice.
- Avocados contain good fats.
You may have heard that you should avoid avocado because of its high fat content. It is true, avocados contain high fat. but high fats on avocados are monounsaturated fats or 'good fats', which will help maintain heart health, and help to lower blood pressure. monounsaturated fats found in avocados can also help to reverse insulin resistance that can lead to type 2 diabetes.
- High vitamin E sources.
Avocado is the highest vitamin E fruit. vitamin E is an essential vitamin, which helps to maintain overall health. Vitamin E also has a positive effect on heart disease, stroke, cancer prevention, and cataract development, and many claim to have antiaging properties.
- Fiber source.
The avocado contains fiber, both soluble and insoluble fiber. This means it also helps reduce cholesterol levels by preventing the body's absorption, helps maintain bowel function, and can prevent spikes in blood sugar after meals.
- healthier and insecticide-free residues
Until now no avocado plants are genetically engineered. Avocado has a thick skin, so the fruit core is protected from pesticides. For that reason, avocados can be regarded as organic fruits.
Avocados are food for the brain.
Avocado is one of the healthiest and finest brain foods, which can be consumed to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's. omega 3 and vitamin E that naturally present in the avocado has been clinically proven capable of stopping the rate of Alzheimer's disease, and may even be able to return to its very early stages.Helps better absorption of nutrients.
eating avocado is found to increase the amount of carotenoid absorbed from food up to 5 times. Carotenoids are included beta carotene and lycopene, which are essential nutrients for better health. this increase can occur because the nutrients and enzymes in the avocado work to reduce gastric inflammation and inflammation in the mucosal lining of the small intestine. so you not only get the power of the nutrients contained in the avocado, you will also get greater benefits from the foods you choose to eat with the avocado.
- Can help prevent stroke.
high folate content in avocado is also useful to reduce the risk of stroke. People who eat foods that contain high folate have been shown to be less affected by stroke, than those who eat fewer foods containing folate.
- Lowers cholesterol .
a study has found a 17% decrease in cholesterol levels, in participants who increased their avocado meal for one week. Researchers believe this is due to beta sitosterol, which has previously been found to help lower cholesterol levels.
- protect eye health.
Eating avocados can increase your intake of Lutein, which will protect us from macular degeneration and cataract formation. Further research is still needed to determine exactly, what exactly can help protect the eye health of avocados.
for those of you who want to visit, enjoy avocado takengon can be one interesting option, either enjoyed directly from the tree, or enjoyed in processed form like Juice, or other Avocado food.
