Thursday, May 08, 2008

Avocado, my favorite fruit


I love avocado!

Started having this goodies in Seattle.

I try to have one every day. Hope you will like it too!

Avocado is a pear shape with dark green or blackish skin with a large seed. It is a fruit belonging to the genus Persea in the Lauraceae family. Avocado is a very nutritional fruit, it is cholesterol free and sodium free fruit.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

Vitamin A : 290 I.U
Thiamine : 290 mg.
Niacin : 1.1 mg.
Vitamin C : 16 mg.
Calcium : 10 mg.
Phosphorus : 38 mg.
Fat : 26.4 gm. (monounsaturated)
Carbohydrates : 5.1 gm.
Protein : 1.7 gm.
Calories : 245

Health Benefits of Avocado :

- For malnutrition because of the plentiful supply of vitamins and minerals.
- Readily taken by ulcer patients.
- Inflamed conditions of the mucous membranes, particularly the stomach, small intestines and colon.
- Help in Male impotency because of its richness in nutrients.
- Beneficial for women in their menopause
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- For youthful and healthy skin use avocado oil. It is a good facial oil.

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