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Avocado is a green fruit that is very popular with most people for its unique taste and its soft and delicate flesh. It is included in several recipes, whether as a starter or dessert, and in several savory or sweet sauces. Its appearance can vary, ranging from green and tender flesh to black and rough flesh. It is high in calories but contains good fats.
Benefits of Avocado
Avocado is an exotic fruit native to Central and South America. It contains potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, B6, C, K, E as well as fiber and good fat.
It is rich in antioxidants and helps fight free radicals that can be a major factor in the onset of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.
It is rich in fiber. The latter helps prevent colon cancer and increase satiety.
It is rich in unsaturated fats which are good fats for cardiovascular health.
It is rich in vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid which contributes to the optimal use of energy from other foods.
It is rich in vitamin K, necessary for the production of proteins essential for blood clotting.
It is a source of copper, necessary for the formation of hemoglobin and collagen.
It contains vitamin B6, essential for the production of red blood cells.
It contains phosphorus which plays a major role in maintaining bone health
It is rich in zinc, necessary for wound healing, fetal development and the production of genetic material.
In recent years, the price of avocados has increased significantly. It is possible to save more by growing your own avocado tree at home, especially fresh and organic. You do not need a lot of space; the avocado tree is a small tree that is easy to grow.
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