Avocado "value" is not high, tasteless? So many benefits you can't imagine

Source: China Economic Network

The "appearance" is not high, the taste of soft and tasteless avocado is now more and more loved by young people, and some health experts even regard it as a must-have for daily nutritious meals. Why are avocados recognized and loved by more and more consumers today? What are the nutritional values of avocados? Below, the Life Channel of China Economic Network takes you to understand.

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There are so many effects of avocados that you can't imagine

Rich in dietary fiber

A 200-gram avocado contains 13.5 grams of dietary fiber and 975 mg of potassium, two nutrients that are relatively abundant than other common foods. For people who often have big fish and meat, replacing some dishes rich in saturated fatty acids and adding a lot of sugar and salt and other condiments with avocado is indeed a healthy choice.

Contains protein

Avocados contain about 2% protein, and the average fruit contains almost no protein, which is why it is often said that avocados are very nutritious.

Antioxidant anti-aging

Avocado is rich in glyceric acid, protein and vitamins, moisturizing but not greasy, is a natural antioxidant aging agent, not only can soften and moisturize the skin, but also fine pores, the skin surface can form a milky isolation layer, can effectively resist sun exposure, prevent tanning and sunburn.

Contains oleic acid unsaturated fats

Oleic acid is a unit unsaturated fat contained in avocados, which can eliminate some saturated fats in the body, reduce body lipids and cholesterol, can help the body metabolize very well, accelerate the speed of fat conversion into energy, and the feeling of fullness, thereby helping the human body burn fat to lose weight.

Rich in lecithin

Avocados are rich in lecithin, which can actually be used to treat dry and damaged hair, leaving it shiny and smooth. For example, after the washed hair is dried, the avocado and a little lemon juice are stirred evenly, smeared on the hair, and washed with shampoo after about half an hour.

Contains emulsifiers

Avocado oil can emulsify the moisture on the surface of the skin, eliminate the tension between the water and oil on the skin, improve the penetration of effective substances, and form a network coverage, so it has a good moisturizing and moisturizing effect. For example, in emulsions or creams, the addition of avocado oil can slightly provide the viscosity of the product and improve permeability.

Lowers bad cholesterol levels

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have shown that eating one avocado a day may be effective in improving bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals. The experimental results showed that a moderate fat diet containing avocados can reduce the level of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) in the body by 13.5 mg/dL, which is higher than other low-fat diets that lower bad cholesterol levels.

Prevent blood clots

As we all know, the formation of blood clots often becomes a "time bomb" for cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Doctors generally recommend that those at high risk of heart disease or stroke take small amounts of aspirin regularly. A study by the American Heart Association showed that the polyacetyl molecules in avocados, like aspirin, have the effect of preventing platelet aggregation, thrombocytopenia, and preventing thrombosis. They have successfully isolated the polyacetyl molecule in avocados and confirmed that this special ingredient does indeed reduce the risk of arterial thrombosis.

How to eat avocados is more delicious

Avocado salad

Cut half an avocado into pieces or slices, together with cherry tomatoes, lettuce, purple cabbage, bell peppers, chicken breast meat, add sugar-free yogurt and mix into a salad, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and low fat, low sugar, low energy, with a bowl of multigrain rice, it is a nutritious lunch and dinner.

Avocado shake

The avocado and milk are made into a milkshake, which has both the aroma of avocado and the alcohol of milk, which is perfect for adding meals in the afternoon, replenishing energy and refreshing.

Avocado sushi

Using avocado as a sushi ingredient doesn't look creative, it's also very good to eat, and the avocado has a thick texture and tastes very good when paired with chewy rice. If you usually roll sushi to eat, try adding avocados!

How avocados are chosen

1, look at the color of the outer skin. If the color is still green, it means that it is not yet ripe, and when the skin gradually turns black, it can be eaten when it is slightly soft when it is pinched, but if it is very soft, it is likely to be rotten.

2. Feel soft and hard. Gently pinch the surface of the avocado, elastic is the best. If you pinch it and don't pop it up, it's an old avocado. Don't buy something that's not fresh, or buy something fresh and put it home for a few days.

3. Look at the fruit handle. The avocado has a handle on the top, if it is black inside, then the fruit cannot be selected, and it is too long to be fresh. If it is yellow inside, it is relatively fresh, and such a fruit can be selected.