Community of steemit, the avocado is an evergreen tree that can reach 15 meters in height. The avocado fruit weighs an average of about one kilogram, is oval or pear-shaped, with a dense shell, with green grains and an oily greenish-yellow flesh. At the heart of the fruit - a great solid seed.
Fruits are a valuable crop due to their composition and improved nutritional properties. The calories of the avocado are very high, up to 160 calories per 100 grams of product. In this case, all the energy value falls in the proportion of useful substances, since the fruit practically does not contain harmful fats or sugars.
The composition of the avocado is proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as dietary fiber, minerals, biologically active ingredients (also called natural hormones) and water.
The mineral composition of avocados is rich in substances such as: potassium, which is found more than in bananas and dried apricots, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese and iron. From vitamins: ascorbic acid, B vitamins, provitamin A, vitamin PP. Particularly the avocado is fruit with great Vitamin E, which helps to saturate the cells with oxygen. Another valuable component in avocado is oleic acid, which helps break down harmful cholesterol in the blood, prevents plaque formation and vascular blockage.
The useful properties of the avocado make you forget even its caloric content. Regular consumption of this fruit is an excellent prevention of cardiovascular diseases and improves memory. The polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are contained in excess, have a positive effect on the whole body. Therefore, despite the calorie content, it is recommended to include avocados in the diet. A rich composition of mineral elements, in particular, a combination of copper and iron, make it an indispensable product that improves the composition of the blood.
Avocados are perfect for use in their natural form, and as a component for the preparation of various dishes, in particular, salads and accompaniments. The fruit is usually eaten cold.
