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The numerous benefits of avocado make this fruit a true superfood, which should not be missing from the intake of an athlete. Furthermore, many people are unaware of the large quantity and quality of nutrients that the avocado seed provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this blog post we are going to discover the properties and benefits of the avocado seed or stone. Although avocado provides nutrients such as vitamin K, folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B, it also contributes proteins, healthy fats and fiber, but what do you do with the avocado pit, did you know that it is also used?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avocado seed, the golden seed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The avocado seed has been used since pre-Columbian times in cases of muscle pain, parasites and mycoses due to the amount of tannins they contain. The tannins found in the seed have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore they are useful to combat diarrhea or gastroenteritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Composition and benefits of avocado seed: In addition to the benefits of avocado that we have just seen, we can also take advantage of the numerous benefits of avocado seed. The beneficial properties of the avocado seed are due to its nutritional contributions, among which the following stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sterols
These compounds help us reduce LDH cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flavonols
Belonging to the flavonoid family and present in the seed, they are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties and enhance the immune system by neutralizing free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amino acids
An important fact is that 70% of the amino acids that avocado has are found in its seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soluble fiber
Due to its high content, it can help us improve intestinal transit and evacuate toxins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avocado seeds decrease glucose absorption, preventing the secretion of insulin spikes and fierce hunger attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vitamins
Especially vitamins C and E and the B complex, with great antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minerals
The avocado seed provides numerous minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus that are very necessary for the body and also have antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helps lose weight, the avocado seed contains soluble fiber, which helps in digestion and intestinal transit, in addition to giving us satiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strengthens the immune system, thanks to the phenolics that are used in various treatments for viral infections and allergies. Increases antibodies and strengthens our immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use the avocado seed
To take advantage of all the benefits that the avocado seed offers us, it is necessary to prepare it to facilitate its intake. This preparation is very simple to do. To see it better you can watch the video that accompanies this entry, where I show it in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The procedure to prepare the avocado seed for consumption is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n