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Avocado is a very healthy nutritious fruit. However, the seed is the most nutritious part of the fruit and has many more medicinal properties than the rest of the fruit itself.

The seed

The seed contains 70% of the amino acids the entire fruit has. It is high in dietary fiber and a rich source of antioxidants which prevents cell aging and repairs damage caused by free radicals. It is naturally anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, has insecticidal and fungicidal properties and aphrodisiac properties for increasing libido. It can be used to naturally treat many diseases; prevent cardiovascular and coronary diseases, help raise defense and regulate thyroid disorders. It is great for treating diarrhea and gastrointestinal tract inflammation and a good supplement for naturally treating asthma. The seed is also good for slimming and fat burning. It revitalizes the body when tired and stressed, improves the appearance and texture of the skin and quickly eliminates the appearance of blemishes and boils when applied topically.

Ingredient

Just an avocado

Preparation

Cut open your avocado pear to get the seed
Rinse and dehydrate in the oven at 120^oC for 2 hours. You can dry it under the sun if you don’t have an oven.
Remove the thin outer skin and discard.
Gently press a knife to the seam to cut it open into two
Grate or blitz in the blender.
Your avocado powder is ready.

You can add to smoothies, use as a garnish in salads, soups, stews, rice, pasta, sauces and dips. You can also boil or make an infusion and drink throughout the day.

Sources: StepToHealth and Natural Living Ideas

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This article was first published on 15th August 2018

chinwe

An Environment Resource Management graduate of Abia State University with her Masters in-view, Chinwe is also a Columnist, an OAP, a sought-after motivational speaker and writer with special interest in food and the balance of diet.