What is Avocado Oil
The avocado is a unique Mexican fruit that grows on the avocado tree. This green fruit is characterized by its delicious and distinctive taste. This fruit is associated with us with the tropical atmosphere of Latin America, where it originated, as well as with beautiful beach scenes and moments of recreation.
The name of the fruit of the avocado is known to most, but this is not the case for avocado oil, which does not enjoy the same fame as olive oil, although avocado oil is very valuable and contains high-quality and highly effective nutrients on the general health of humans.
When talking about avocado oil, we must understand that we are talking here about a type of vegetable oil, which are oils extracted from natural plant origins, and in an earlier period the term “oils” was associated with upcoming danger, disease, and obesity. But oils are in fact an essential nutritional part that the body cannot do without. If eaten in moderation, it protects the heart, bones, skin and psychological state from illness, and the oils even help in burning fat through essential fatty acids.
From this point we can conclude that oils and fats are of two types: a beneficial and necessary type for the health of the human body and a harmful type that leads to diseases, obesity, and other health problems.
Avocado oil is one of the most important sources of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, natural fibers, and various vitamins that help enhance body functions in general. Let us review here in more detail the components of avocado oil and the nutritional value of each component and the role of all these natural ingredients in maintaining on the health of the body in general:
Avocado oil is Rich in Oleic Acid, omega 3
These two types are among the most famous types of healthy fats available, as oleic acid, for example, is one of the most important fatty acids that reduce the proportion of harmful cholesterol in the body and raise the proportion of beneficial cholesterol, which maintains the function of the heart and blood vessels, reduces the risk of clots in the arteries of the heart, and reduces the risk of heart disease hypertension.
As for omega 3, this fatty acid is one of the most important fatty acids that enhance brain function and help maintain mental functions and increase their efficiency and is considered one of the most important nutritional supplements that athletes around the world take to maintain the health of their brains.
Improves cardiovascular system functions
Avocado oil modifies the image of fat in the body in general, as it reduces the ratio of low intensity lipoprotein also known as bad cholesterol and increases the levels of high intensity lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol.
Avocado oil may also reduce blood triglycerides, as well as lower blood pressure.
Rich in essential vitamins and minerals
Avocado oil is one of the important sources of vitamin E, which prevents the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins and therefore reduces the risk of atherosclerosis.
Avocado oil is also characterized by containing another type of vitamin, the B vitamin, which is very necessary for the health of nerve cells, to enhance the work of the nervous system in general, and to prevent the occurrence of anemia diseases.
In addition, avocado oil contains the necessary mineral salts, such as potassium and magnesium, which are very important in the proper functioning of the cells of the human body.
It has cosmetic benefits
Because it contains proteins, unsaturated fats, vitamins, and minerals, it is very important for hair growth, moisturizing and making it more supple.
Avocado oil is one of the richest foods with important nutrients such as vitamins A, D and E and contains potassium, which are essential for hair growth.
It has a very important immune role
Avocado oil is very rich in antioxidants (glutathione), which helps alleviate the symptoms of premature aging, combat some forms of cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, since antioxidants can neutralize the effect of harmful free molecules that attack healthy cells, which lead in some Sometimes to cancer.
Enhances Digestive System Functions
Avocado oil facilitates digestion, activates the liver, helps to drain waste from the intestines, and eliminates gas.
Also, Avocado oil enhances absorption of important nutrients like carotenoids, like lutein, which protects against prostate cancer, cataracts, visual damage to cells, and, consequently, blindness in the elderly.
Avocado oil is one of the most valuable types of vegetable oils and the highest in nutritional value, which makes it necessary to pay attention to including this type of oil in our daily meals to benefit from these multiple advantages.
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Dr Kholod – MD is a medical doctor currently in residency at Saudi German Hospital. She participated in many non-profit organizations dedicated to increase women awareness and social participation. As well as public speakers in awareness campaign targeting women and child abuse.
