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The avocado is extremely popular nowadays. Every avocado has a large nut that is usually discarded, but some people claim that it has health benefits and should be to eat. But others are wondering if it's even safe to eat an avocado. This article examines whether it is safe and healthy to eat avocado nut.
What's in an avocado nut?
Avocado nuts are wrapped in a hard shell and contain 13-18% of the size of the whole fruit. Information on its composition is limited, but it contains fatty acids, dietary fiber, carbohydrates and a small amount of protein. Nuts are also considered a rich source of phytochemicals, including substances that plants produce to protect themselves.
Health benefits of avocado
In Nigeria, avocado nut extracts are used to lower high blood pressure. Nuts are considered underused, and early research has shown that they may have some health benefits.
Below you will see under what conditions it can possibly be used the avocado nut.
Diabetes
May lower blood sugar levels in diabetic rats. An animal study shows that it is as effective as an antidiabetic drug.
High blood pressure
Animal studies show that avocado nut extracts can help relax blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure - a major risk factor for heart disease.
Bacteria
A test tube test shows that it stops the growth of spore-forming bacteria.
High cholesterol
Avocados have reduced total cholesterol and bad cholesterol in mice.
However, avocado nuts have not yet been well studied. According to some scientists, they also contain harmful substances. There are concerns that some plant compounds in avocado seeds such as trypsin inhibitors and cyanogenic glycosides may be harmful. Tests for the safety of avocado nuts are in the early stages and are limited to animal studies.
How to eat avocado nuts
Avocado nuts are very difficult to eat and must be prepared before being eaten. First, they must be dried in the oven at high temperature for several hours. Some people dry the nuts in the oven for two hours at 121 degrees.
Once the nut is dehydrated, it can be sliced and placed in a mixer or food processor until dust forms. However, the drying process can significantly reduce the content of antioxidants.
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