Can I eat avocados during my period?

Menstruation is a very special period for women, so women generally need to pay attention to their diet during menstruation. So are there any principles for women to follow during menstruation? We suggest that women should eat a light diet during menstruation, and women can eat more fruits during menstruation. So can avocados be eaten during menstruation?

The question of whether you can eat avocados during menstruation can be answered after we have a comprehensive understanding of avocados. Avocados contain a variety of vitamins. Avocados can lower blood lipids and cholesterol. Avocados can also play an anti-cancer and cancer prevention role.

Avocado, also known as butter fruit, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family and the Alligator genus. It is also one of the woody oil-bearing tree species. The plant can grow up to 20 meters in height, with alternate, evergreen leaves; small, yellow-green flowers; a drupe, pear-shaped; the pit, peel, and leaves contain a cardiovascular toxin, Persin, which is a natural fungal toxin that is not obviously toxic to adults (toxic to children and pets); the seeds are large, growing in the center of the fruit, with a diameter of about 3 to 5 centimeters. The kernel contains 8% to 29% oil. Its refined oil is a non-drying oil that is non-irritating, has low acidity, and can be preserved for a long time after emulsification. In addition to being edible, it is also one of the raw materials for high-end skin care products and spas.

Avocado likes light and a warm and humid climate. It is not cold-resistant, and only some varieties can withstand short-term temperatures below 0 degrees. It is cultivated in the world at 40°S~40°N, with a suitable annual average temperature of 20~25℃. The cold resistance varies according to different varieties (the Mexican variety is more cold-resistant, while the Guatemalan and West Indian varieties are less cold-resistant). The cold-resistant varieties can withstand temperatures as low as -6℃, while varieties with low cold resistance will dry up when exposed to temperatures as low as 0℃. It requires an annual rainfall of more than 1,000 mm. It has shallow roots, fragile branches, and cannot withstand strong winds. Strong winds can lead to reduced production, and it has strong adaptability to soil.

Avocado is also rich in potassium, folic acid and abundant vitamin B6. It also contains a variety of mineral elements (potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, etc.) and edible plant fiber. Every 100 grams of raw avocado contains 74.3% water, 2 grams of protein, 15.3 grams of fat and 7.4 grams of carbohydrates. It can provide 673.9 kilojoules of calories and is a high-energy, low-sugar fruit. Avocados are high in fat and contain a large amount of enzymes, which have the effect of strengthening the stomach and clearing the intestines. They also have important physiological functions such as lowering cholesterol and blood lipids, and protecting the cardiovascular and liver systems.

Above, we introduced that female friends should pay attention to their diet during menstruation. The principle of diet should be light. The avocado introduced above is rich in nutrients, and avocado has very good health effects and daily health care functions. Eating avocados regularly can help lower blood lipids and cholesterol. Female friends can eat avocados during menstruation.