Modiehi Hlalele
Avocados are health promoters known for their rich, creamy, velvety texture and mild flavour, but did you know that avocado seeds are full of health benefits?
It is habitual that we just want to get down to the tasty fresh, creamy, green fruit perfect on sandwiches or in a salad or in a deep of a smoothie and intend to throw away the seed. Well, been told not to eat certain parts of the avocado is just a plain bad advice! The study proves that the seed contains 70 percent of antioxidants that do wonders to our skin, tissues and organs, they are full of soluble fibre and polyphenol associated with green tea.
The avocado seed oil reduce cholesterol and prevent the disease. The seed fight off the cardiovascular disease and prevent strokes. They have phenolic compounds that assist to prevent gastric ulcers as well as preventing bacterial and viral diseases.
They have a flavonol that prevents tumor growth and boost your immune system, it keeps you from coming down with debilitating diseases. The avocado seed seems to have a great anti-inflammatory ability and thus assist with arthritis and other joint diseases.
Wish to keep your skin looking young and wrinkle free? Great! The avocado seed oil increases the collagen in your skin, it also helps to keep your hair shinny and get rid of dry dead skin. The seed also helps to lose weight.
If you want full health benefits of the avocado, you definitely need the avocado seed.
To cover up the bitterness of the avocado seed, it’s best to add it to smoothies and sauces. The One green planet has the most amazing recipes.
Avocado seeds are more essential in smoothies. For this recipe visit www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/avocado-seed-smoothie/ 
