ecoPharmacist



Avocado Surprise

When I came across this article on MindBodyGreen.com, I was shocked to read the headline and actually had to read it a few times! It was an avocado surprise to me! I had never, ever, considered the fact that you can eat the avocado pit or seed! Yes, I said the seed!! The following is a direct excerpt from the article on MindBodyGreen.com, and I will be trying the avocado pit smoothie for sure! The curiosity is killing me! Mind blown.

 

It comes as no surprise that avocados are incredibly healthy, but did you know that the pit houses most of its antioxidants? That’s right — the part that you have been throwing away! By consuming it, you will reap the following benefits:

Illustration Credit: Chloé Bulpin
 

  • It acts as a digestive aid. Because the pit is high in soluble fiber, your GI tract will love it.
  • The fiber will alsokeep you feeling full, thereby diminishing cravings.
  • A phytochemical known as flavonol is found in the seed, which mayreduce tumor growth.
    • It contains several nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

 

In order to utilize these nutritious powerhouses, you can either blend them up in your smoothies or grate them and then sprinkle them on top of your salads or other food. If you do not have a high-powered blender, you can grind the pit into a fine powder using a food processor. Because the seed tastes bitter, it is best to pair it with strong flavors. You may want to just utilize half of the pit at a time for a single-serve smoothie.

 

Delicious Avocado Pit Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients

    • 2 cups almond milk
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries
    • 1½ medium banana
    • 1 avocado pit or avocado pit powder
    • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder of choice
    • 5 drops essential orange oil (optional)

 

Preparation

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend on a medium-high setting for a minute. Enjoy!

 

Posted in Food | March 19th, 2016 | 0 Comments

0 Comments

Comments closed


“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” –Plato

Copyright 2022 ecoPharmacist®. All rights Reserved.

Information on this site is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing or using any medication or other treatment.

Privacy Policy