The avocado was introduced from Mexico to the U.S. state of California in the 19th century, and has become an extremely successful cash crop. Ninety-five percent of
High avocado intake has been shown to have a beneficial effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. Specifically, after a seven-day diet rich in avocados, hypercholesterolemia patients showed a 17% decrease in total serum cholesterol levels. These subjects also showed a 22% decrease in both LDL (harmful cholesterol) and triglyceride levels and 11% increase in HDL(helpful cholesterol) levels.[Additionally a Japanese team synthesised the four chiral components and identified (2R, 4R)-16-heptadecene-1, 2, 4-triol as the natural antibacterial component.
Avocado is also known to promote healthy skin and hair. Although many people use it as a facial mask, it is most beneficial when eaten.
Avocado is popular in chicken dishes and as a spread on toast, served with salt and pepper. In Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam, and south India(especially the coastal Karnataka region), avocados are frequently used for milk-shakes and occasionally added to ice cream and other desserts.
Now this tree with 20 fruits on it in Nandakhal at vatar khalar bus stop, this is possible only because of handwork by Mathew Ignatious Dmello (ph. 9665317289) in his farm.
Avocado, raw (edible parts) | |
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
670 kJ (160 kcal) | |
8.53 g | |
Sugars | 0.66 g |
6.7 g | |
14.66 g | |
2.13 g | |
9.80 g | |
1.82 g | |
2 g | |
0.067 mg (5%) | |
0.130 mg (9%) | |
1.738 mg (12%) | |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.389 mg (28%) |
0.257 mg (20%) | |
Folate (Vit. B9) | 81 μg (20%) |
10 mg (17%) | |
12 mg (1%) | |
0.55 mg (4%) | |
29 mg (8%) | |
52 mg (7%) | |
485 mg (10%) | |
0.64 mg (6%) | |
