No wonder for most of us rummaging through an avocado box in the market or supermarket and finding one soft enough feels like winning. Avocado is one of the most common and beloved fruits in Israeli cuisine. It can fit into countless recipes, but it's not just delicious. The green fruit has high nutritional values and some unique health benefits.
On the occasion of International Avocado Day, which falls today (Monday), on July 31, Jenny Zislin, a clinical dietitian in the Northern District of Maccabi Health Services, shared with us the health properties of the beloved fruit and also provided us with a winning tip. "Avocado originated about two thousand years ago in Central America, where it is considered one of the most popular fruits," she explains, detailing:
Digging through the avocado crate, photo: Joshua Yosef
Protects against disease & helps prevent skin aging
Avocado is rich in vitamin E. It is a vitamin considered a very powerful antioxidant that protects against cardiovascular diseases. It is also related to skin aging processes, helps prevent its aging, making it, among other things, a significant component in the world of cosmetics.
Helps reduce blood pressure
Avocado is very rich in magnesium and potassium, two minerals found in high amounts in the DASH diet due to their contribution to reducing hypertension and maintaining a normal heart rhythm. It is also rich in folic acid, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamins of group B.
Avocado sandwich,
Helps reduce "bad" cholesterol
The fats in avocados belong to the group of unsaturated fats such as: olive oil, tahini, nuts and almonds, seeds and seeds. These are very important and healthy fats. Compared to saturated fats found in butter, fatty meats, or margarine, monounsaturated fats contain phytosterols that have been found to reduce LDL - the "bad" cholesterol in the blood. In addition, eating avocados in combination with vegetables and fruits improves the absorption of fat-solvent vitamins found in them.
Rich in fiber
It is a fruit rich in dietary fiber, which contributes to the proper functioning of the digestive system. These fibers reduce the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. They also inhibit blood sugar absorption and increase feelings of satiety.
Fish ceviche dish on avocado,
Zislin's tip to "soften" avocados (speed them up)
It should be placed alongside fruits such as banana or apple that emit an organic chemical compound called ethene and thus aid in earlier ripening. Once ripened and opened, use lemon to help delay blackening.
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