Are avocados really that magical?

In recent years, avocado has gradually become a new favorite on the table. This unprepossessing fruit with a unique taste is popular because of its rich nutrition.

Avocado, also known as oil pear, camphor pear, and alligator pear, is mainly produced in Mexico. According to records, avocados have a history of millions of years. In ancient times, avocados, a fruit rich in fat, have become food for ancient large animals such as mammoths, mastodons, and glyptodons. For humans, avocados are also a healthy fruit. It is rich in nutrients and is listed as the most nutritious fruit by the "World Encyclopedia". In addition, avocados are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and unsaturated fats that help lower harmful cholesterol levels and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. In addition to being rich in nutrients, avocados are also nutritional boosters that help us absorb other nutrients we consume, especially vitamins A, D, E, and K.

As research on avocados continues to advance, scientists from many countries have also discovered the benefits of avocados. Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada found that a lipid in avocados can help fight acute myeloid leukemia; a research team at the Zambrano Elion Hospital in Mexico also confirmed that avocados can prevent blood clots; Japanese researchers found that avocados contain effective chemical components that can protect the liver.

It can be seen that avocados are popular for a reason. However, we should not exaggerate its function. The widely circulated saying on the Internet that "eating avocados can help you lose weight" is not credible. The energy of different varieties of avocados ranges from 120 to 167 kcal/100 g, and its fat content is as high as 20%, which is a high-energy fruit, so you should pay attention to the amount when eating avocados. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the way avocados are eaten. In avocados, the dark green part under the skin is the most nutritious and should be kept as intact as possible.

In addition to its edible function, avocado is also an excellent raw material for cosmetics. Avocado fruit and pits are rich in fat. Avocado fat not only has a powerful water-locking and moisturizing function, but also promotes skin capillary circulation and cell regeneration, thereby reducing wrinkles and delaying aging. In addition, the cinnamic acid esters rich in avocado fat can also prevent skin damage and allergic reactions caused by ultraviolet radiation, and are also effective in preventing sunburn and sun spots. In addition, avocado fat is mainly composed of monounsaturated fatty acids and has a soft and delicate texture. These characteristics make avocado fat widely used in beauty. It can be seen that avocado is indeed a "magical" fruit.