A) Definition Avocado

The avocado (persea americana) is a tree, long thought to have

originated in south central mexico, classified as a member of the flowering

plant family lauraceae. The fruit of the plant, also called an avocado (or

avocado pear or alligator pear), is botanically a large berry containing a

single large seed known as a “pit” or a “stone”

Classification of Avocado :

Kingdom : Plantae

Subkingdom : Tracheobionta

Division : Magnoliophyta

Super Division : Spermatophyta

Class : Magnoliopsida

Sub Class : Magnoliidae

Ordo : Laurales

Family : Lauraceae

Genus : Persea

Species : Persia Americana P. Mill

B) Content of Avocado Friuts

a. Avocados are very nutritious and contain a wide variety of nutrients,

including 20 different vitamins and minerals.

This fruit is prized for its high nutrient value and is added to various

dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture.

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 Here are some of the most abundant nutrients, in a single 3.5-ounce (100-

gram) serving (3):

Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV)
Folate: 20% of the DV
Vitamin C: 17% of the DV
Potassium: 14% of the DV
Vitamin B5: 14% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
It also contains small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron,

zinc, phosphorous and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3

(niacin).
This is coming with 160 calories, 2 grams of protein and 15 grams of

healthy fats. Although it contains 9 grams of carbs, 7 of those are fiber,

so there are only 2 "net" carbs, making this a low-carb friendly plant

food.
Avocados do not contain any cholesterol or sodium and are low in

saturated fat. This is why they are favored by some experts who believe

these substances are harmful, which is a debated topic, however.

b. They Contain More Potassium Than Bananas
Potassium is a nutrient that most people don’t get enough of (4).
This nutrient helps maintain electrical gradients in your body's cells and

serves various important functions.

Avocados are very high in potassium. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving

packs 14% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA), compared to

10% in bananas, which are a typical high-potassium food (5).

Several studies show that having a high potassium intake is linked to

reduced blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks,

strokes and kidney failure (6).

C) Benefit of Avocado
a. Healthy for the heart

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 Avocados contain 25 milligrams per ounce of a natural plant sterol

called beta-sitosterol. Regular consumption of beta-sitosterol and other

plant sterols has been seen to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
b. Great for vision
Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that are

especially concentrated in the tissues in the eyes where they

provide antioxidant protection to help minimize damage, including

from ultraviolet light.

c. Osteoporosis prevention
Half of an avocado provides approximately 25 percent of the daily

recommended intake of vitamin K.

This nutrient is often overlooked, but is essential for bone health.
Vitamin K is often overshadowed by calciumand vitamin D when

thinking of nutrients important for maintaining healthy bones, however,

eating a diet with adequate vitamin K can support bone health by

increasing calcium absorption and reducing urinary excretion of

calcium.
d. Cancer
Adequate intake of folate from food has shown promise in protecting

against colon, stomach, pancreatic, and cervical cancers.

Although the mechanism behind this apparent reduction in risk is

currently unknown, researchers believe that folate protects against

undesirable mutations in DNA and RNA during cell division.

Avocados may even have a role to play in cancer treatment, with some

research finding that phytochemicals extracted from avocado can

selectively inhibit the growth of precancerous and cancerous cells and

cause the death of cancer cells, while encouraging the proliferation of

immune system cells called lymphocytes.

These phytochemicals have also been shown to decrease chromosomal

damage caused by cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy drug.

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 e. Lower risk of depression
Foods containing high levels of folate may help to decrease the risk

of depression because folate helps to prevent the build-up of

homocysteine, a substance that can impair circulation and delivery of

nutrients to the brain.

Excess homocysteine can also interfere with the

production of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which regulate

mood, sleep, and appetite.

f. Improved digestion
Despite its creamy texture, an avocado is actually high in fiber with

approximately 6-7 grams per half fruit.

Eating foods with natural fiber can help prevent constipation, maintain

a healthy digestive tract, and lower the risk of colon cancer.

g. Natural detoxification
Adequate fiber promotes regular bowel movements, which are crucial

for the daily excretion of toxins through the bile and stool.
h. Osteoporosis treatment
Substances called saponins, found in avocados, soy and some other

plant foods, are associated with relief of symptoms in knee

osteoarthritis, with further research planned to determine the long-term

effects of isolated extracts.

i. Antimicrobial action
Avocados contain substances that have antimicrobial activity,

particularly against Escherichia coli, a leading cause of food poisoning.

D) Process the Avocado

Avocado for Dry Skin
How to prepare this scrub:
You’ll Need:
 1 Cup of Brown Sugar
 1/2 Avocado, Chopped and Mashed
 1/2 Cup of Olive Oil

This DIY beauty scrub is made with avocados.

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What To Do: Empty the cup of brown sugar into a bowl. Take your

mashed avocado and begin combining it with the sugar, mashing it all

together with a fork. Pour in the olive oil and continue mixing the

ingredients together until you have a gritty but smoothly mixed body

scrub.

To use this scrub, take it into the shower with you. After dampening your

skin, step away from the stream of water and begin rubbing this scrub into

your skin in slow circular motions. For maximum results, let the scrub sit

on your skin for five minutes to act as a moisturizing mask after you’ve

exfoliated.

When you rinse off, don’t try to wash off the minimal residue that will be

left behind. The avocado and olive oil residue will basically act like a

moisturizer, locking in the moisture from your shower and leaving you

with incredibly hydrated skin. When you get out of the shower, towel off

by blotting instead of rubbing – this is the best way to really keep in the

moisture from your shower. For optimal results, apply a thick body butter

to your skin after you’ve dried off to really seal in moisture and leave you

with skin that is glowing.

How to Make Avocado Toast

Ingredients, You’ll need:

 ripe avocados, then halved, take the seed and peeled

 Salt and ground black pepper
 4 slices whole grain

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 Unsalted butter
 Olive oil
 Sea salt (for serving)

Directions

 Mash the avocado with a fork in a shallow bowl until chunky.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

 Heat unsalted butter until melt. Toast the bread until browned and

crisp. Lightly brush the toasts with oil, and season with salt and

pepper.
 Divide the mashed avocado evenly among the toasts, and top with

sea salt, more black pepper and ready seved.

Content in Avocado Toast

 328 Cals:
a) 10 g protein
b) 16 g fat
c) 40 g carbs

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