Avocado is becoming one of the most consumed foods in our daily diet due to its excellent taste and great benefits for our body. But, did you know that the bone or seed also has many properties that you can take advantage of?
One of the main reasons why the avocado pit has become so popular is because 70% of the amino acids which contains this fruit they are in the seed, in addition the bone contains more soluble fibers than any other food.
This popular fruit among the population has become one of the most demanded on the market, although its price is slightly higher than the rest of fruits to use, such as orange, banana or similar. Although, the avocado stands out for its versatility in the world of cooking, since it can be incorporated into numerous recipes.
Regarding the virtues of avocado as food, from the Press Committee of the Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists of Madrid (ADDINMA) they list 8 benefits of regular consumption of this fruit.
Benefits of avocado pit tea
Avocado contains vitamins K, C, B5, B6 and E, potassium and folic acid. All of these widely benefit the muscular, immune and nervous systems, which means that diseases and infections are prevented.
- It has a large amount of antioxidants, which are responsible for combating the aging of cells.
- Thanks to its high content of amino acids, it helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Improves defenses and helps you fight bacteria.
- It has astringent properties, making it ideal for combating diarrhea and gastrointestinal inflammation.
- It favors the production of collagen so it delays aging.
- It is a great source of fiber, so it improves your digestion and fights constipation.
- It provides a large amount of flavonoids, which reduce the risk of tumors.
- Strengthens the immune system and increases antibodies.
- It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps you treat muscle pain.
- Its fatty acids improve circulation.
- It represents a great charge of energy as it helps to combat physical and mental fatigue.
How to make avocado pit tea?
To start you must remove the bone from the fleshy part, wash it only with water, then boil it in a liter of water for 15 minutes and finally remove the seed. Let stand until cool and done. Simple, right?
- Wash the avocado seed removing the brown skin.
- Put the avocado pit in a container with the liter of water.
- Boil for 15 minutes.
- Turn off and let cool.
This food has multiple recipes so you can integrate it like butter for your dressings, in a delicious salad. You can even consume it simply on its own, with a little salt to taste for your snacks.
