Avocados are gifts straight from the heavens and the tree branches up above me.
There are over eighty different types up avocados circulating throughout the world, coming from subtropical and tropical places all over the world. In the Unites States, San Diego county is actually known as the 'Avocado Capital', who knew!
Not only are the Persea Americana, the botanical name for avocados, beautiful but they have so many uses. From beauty techniques that will make anyone look beautiful in no time and can even make you beautiful.
Culinary Uses
Avocados play an important part in some the worlds most popular dishes. From sandwiches, pizza, salads, dips, and a wide variety of Latin and Hispanic dishes. Avocados are not just an important ingredient in many dishes because they look and taste amazing, but because it is a healthy alternative to many sauces and fatty ingredients. For instance, putting some avocado on a sub sandwich is a healthier replacement for moisture on a sandwich than mayonnaise. Another thing that avocados can replace are processed foods, like baby food. Instead of feeding an infant food that was processed in a chemical plant, in who knows where, you can feed them fresh, smashed avocados.
Did you know that mixing fresh avocados and coconut cream is a healthier alternative to whipped cream? Try It!
Here's why it's healthy
There is a reason why many culinary artist use avocados in their dishes as a healthier alternative. As an alternative to mayo, avocados are on of the few fruits that have the good monounsaturated fats. In Latin dishes, which are usually higher in salts that food from other cultures, the amount of potassium (twice the amount of potassium in bananas) can help balance the sodium to potassium rate within the body. When eating a guilty meal like pizza, avocados allow your body to absorb foods high in carotenoids, like salads, when consumed in conjunction.
Beauty Uses
Avocados are rich in vitamins and oils that are great for beauty uses. Oils in avocados are an excellent source for moisture and nourishment in your hair and skin. Fresh avocado can be mashed and used as a scrub or facial mask. The nutrients in avocados actually help get rid of bags beneath eyes. It can also be mashed together with egg yolks to create a hair mask or conditioner that can rejuvenate your scalp and hair. Avocado oils are so rich that it can be used as a natural alternative to sunscreen.
Other Uses of Avocado
Not only are avocados tasty, healthy replacements for processed foods and amazing beauty and hygiene items, but they also have other alternatives. The pit inside of the avocado, although it is not edible does have cool uses. The ink inside of the pit, that turns red or black when exposed to air can be used as an ink for writing. The ink can also be used as a natural alternative to man-made food color.
For many people who are afraid to try avocados, Try It! If you have tried it and you have not enjoyed it, try it another way. If you have tried it in every way possible and you still do not enjoy the taste, use the other alternatives, because Holy Guacamole, Avocados are Life!!
