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As we know, avocado is a very rich fruit. It is not only delicious on our plates. But it is also a sure ally for our beauty and our well-being in general. But what you may not have been told is that avocado has better to offer you than its flesh.
Indeed the avocado kernel is richer than the fruit itself. However, most of us have always tended to throw away the essential part of the fruit. That is to say the core.
Adepts of the good life by the natural, we sought to know what can the avocado stone be used for at home.
The avocado kernel to heal you
The researchers discovered that it is the inflammation of the tissues of the body which causes various types of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, the prostate … However the avocado kernel by its properties considerably reduces the causes of inflammation of our tissues.
Indeed, the avocado kernel contains multiple properties. It should be noted that avocado kernel extracts are used in the composition of many medicinal products. The avocado kernel alone accounts for 70% of the antioxidants in avocado.
It also contains a significant amount of magnesium and soluble fiber. This allows our body to fight or prevent certain diseases through its consumption.
A study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania in the USA denounces the waste of avocado pits when they are essential allies of our health. This study shows on several levels how the avocado kernel is good for our body. It thus allows, through the action of the antioxidants contained therein: (1)
- Fight against cardiovascular diseases
World Famous Doctor Award winner Dr Tom Wu states that anyone with cardiovascular problems should consume avocado including its pit. His study shows that the consumption of avocado kernel reduces cholesterol levels and therefore considerably reduces cardiovascular problems.
The avocado kernel is rich in antioxidants. However, antioxidants play an essential role in the protection of our blood vessels and our entire body. Indeed, they protect us from the oxidation of fats so that they do not clog our blood vessels.
- Fight skin problems
The avocado kernel in fact allows the rejuvenation of your skin thanks to its antioxidants. It beautifies your skin and cleans it from skin problems. You might not notice it, but there are many body treatments that contain avocado kernel extracts in their manufacture.
- Fight rheumatism
- Prevent prostate problems
- Lower high blood pressure
- Help regulate our tyroid (2)
- Protect our immune system
- Fight against tumors
- Fight cancer the avocado kernel just like the fruit itself is rich in vitamin E which helps fight against prostate and breast cancer
The avocado kernel concentrates a high level of carotenoids used in cancer medicine. In a study examining the anti-carcinogenic properties of avocado kernel, it was noted that the carotenoids and tocopherols contained in the avocado kernel substantially slowed the growth of cancer cells. They fight in particular against cancers on the head, and oral routes.
- Fight diabetes
- Fight kidney failure : Thanks to the potassium contained in the kernel, you can prevent kidney disease by consuming the avocado kernel. Potassium acts positively on the renal glands and the kidneys.
- Promote good digestion : the avocado kernel is rich in fiber, which aids digestion.
Avocado is a good laxative, so consuming it after a meal helps your digestion. I recommend my tea recipe in the following lines.
- Anti-inflammatory properties
As we said above, the nucleus contains a high level of antioxidants (catechins, procyandins) which have anti-inflammatory properties (3).
Make your face mask from the avocado kernel
To make the face mask, clean and rinse the core well. Then you have to dry it, cut it into small cubes and grind it.
Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. You add the resulting mixture to your face mask.
Mix well so that it becomes a homogeneous paste. Finally, apply the mixture obtained on your face by massaging in a circular motion to allow the grains to remove dead skin. Let dry and rinse your face.
The crushed avocado kernel serves as a natural exfoliant in your face mask (4)
Avocado kernel for tincture
In recent years, vegetable dye has been creating a buzz. It is made from vegetables and fruits. Unlike chemical dyes which are made in complex processes and can sometimes have a harmful effect on your health, avocado kernel extracts have long been used to make ink.
In this laundry dye recipe, artist Ruth Singer details how she gets her dye from several experiments done at home:
- Take the skins of two avocados and their pits (cut out). Clean them and boil them on gas for an hour.
- The water (tap) must completely cover the avocado pits and skins.
- After boiling them, remove them from the water.
- You then get a pink liquid. This color changes to brown after a while (5)
The avocado kernel for your shampoo
Clean and rinse your avocado pit well. Cut it out and dry it. Then put it in a blender with a little water. Add this paste to your shampoo.
Use this paste to wash your hair. Use this shampoo regularly so that the properties contained in the core allow your hair to be well nourished and shiny.
The avocado kernel as a tea
Clean, dice and dry your avocado pit. Boil the dried pieces for about an hour.
Add a little honey and lemon to make the taste more pleasant. The advantage of making tea is that, through its many properties, it acts directly with the action of hot water and lemon which activate its properties more quickly in our body. When the tea is piping hot, you hardly feel the bitter taste of the kernel.
Avocado Kernel Smoothie
You can whip up a delicious avocado pit smoothie with the help of these videos. Good treat !!! (6)
Use the avocado pits as an ornament.
Clean and dry the core without cutting it. If you have the soul of an artist, you can make figures there, create shapes to make jewelry, or small objects to decorate your home.
Warnings
For people with regular allergies, seek the advice of your doctor before consuming the avocado seed. The avocado core would contain the glycoside cyanogène .
It is a toxin that is used to protect avocado from insects and disease. Is this toxin potentially dangerous for humans? the question remains open because there are as yet no reliable studies on this assertion.
For my part, I do not know anyone who has been poisoned by consuming avocado stone. I stay in my line and still continue to use it for the happiness of my body.
Conclusion
The avocado kernel is a concentrate of antioxidants, fiber, and potassium. Given its significant virtues, I advise you to include it in your daily life. Whether for masks, shampoos or even for tea or a smoothie. You will only feel better.
We invite you to share with us your new avocado stone smoothie recipe. Or a new idea in the use of the avocado kernel.