Health benefits
Hass avocado has numerous health benefits, including:
- Improves cardiovascular health: It is rich in monounsaturated fats, which help reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL).
- Protects brain health: It is a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect brain cells from damage.
- Aids in weight loss: It is a good source of fiber, which helps you feel full and satisfied.
- Improves digestion: It is a source of fiber, which helps regulate bowel movements.
- Promotes skin health: It is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from sun damage.
Appearance
It has a pear shape, and inside it contains a large seed covered by a thin woody layer of brown color. Its skin is green, rough, and thin in the strong variety and darker and rougher in the Hass variety. The flesh is oily, creamy, and light green or yellowish white in color. The varieties that are marketed usually measure between 10-13 centimeters long and weigh from 150 to 350 grams.
Varieties
There are more than 400 varieties. The most well-known are Hass and Fuerte.
Nutritional qualities
It is one of the fruits richest in fiber. Among the vitamins, vitamin E stands out as a powerful antioxidant, making it an ally against cancer. It can also mention vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin C; and minerals such as iron and magnesium.
There are studies that indicate that consuming this fruit decreases cholesterol levels and reduces excess fats, as 32% of its weight is "oleic" oil.
Indicated for diabetics, due to its ability to balance blood sugar.
Hass avocado is a very nutritious fruit, with a high content of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Nutritional properties
Calories: 160 kcal/100 g
Total fat: 15 g/100 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg/100 g
Sodium: 7 mg/100 g
Potassium: 485 mg/100 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g/100 g
Protein: 2 g/100 g
