Avocado, or Perseus American, has been known since antiquity. This fruit was grown in the third millennium BC, and the Aztecs appreciated its benefit, calling it " Today there are about 400 types of avocados, and this fruit continues to be one of the most popular and useful in the world.

Avocado pulp is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals useful for the body. Despite the high nutritional value, it is enough to use only a quarter of the fetus per day to get all its beneficial properties. Avocado contains mono -saturated fatty acids, which make it an excellent substitution of oil in various dishes. This fruit is ideal for the preparation of salads, and can also be used as a sushi filling or replacing meat in vegetarian cuisine. Avocado is remarkably combined with bread, and its addition to vegetable and fruit salads increases their nutritional value.

One of the main advantages of avocado is its beneficial effect on health. It helps improve heart function, normalizes blood circulation and helps improve memory. In addition, avocado is not an allergen, which makes it a safe food for children. The inclusion of this fruit in a daily diet benefits not only the body, but also the skin, giving it a healthy look.

Now avocado can be freely bought in most supermarkets. When choosing a fetus, it is important to take into account its ripeness. It should be a little soft to the touch, but not too hard. Ripe fruits quickly deteriorate, as they contain a lot of fats, so you should not buy avocado in large quantities. If the fetus is cut, its pulp can change in color, so it is better to eat it immediately after cutting.

Do not throw away the Avocado bone - you can grow a beautiful plant from it that will delight you with its greenery.

Although the fruits of avocado at home, most likely, will not ripen, the decorative tree may well become the decoration of your home.

In cosmetology, avocado also found wide application. Avocado extracts are often included in the creams for wilting and dry skin, as they contribute to the leveling of the skin relief and remove small wrinkles. Avocado masks prepared at home make the skin fresh, radiant and elastic, improving its texture and appearance.

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