Avocado
is an amazing creamy fruit. It's not called a superfood for anything;
it contains an incredible amount of essential nutrients, including
vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. I still wonder how I didn't like
this fruit when I was younger because it is delicious, healthy and makes
our skin gorgeous. There really is no such thing as too much when it
comes to this creamy goodness. A rich source of potassium and
antioxidants, the fruit is not only a superfood for your body; it is
also an all-natural shoo-in for your beauty regimen.
If you are
thinking of an inexpensive all-purpose natural/organic beauty fruit,
avocado is your go to fruit. The ladies of the ancient Aztec, Incan and
Mayan cultures of Central America successfully used the native avocados
as part of their beauty routines. It's not only good for your skin, but
it is also good for the health. Next time you go to the market, I expect
you'll buy a lot of avocados when you see the 22 ways you can use it
below.
Health Benefits
1. Lowers Cholesterol
The
healthy fats in Avocado can lower the cholesterol levels in your body
and keep your heart in good working order. Avocado should be your go-to
snack for a healthy heart.
2. Improves digestion
Avocado
helps prevent constipation and also it can help you to absorb the
nutrients that your body needs to function more effectively. Taking
avocado will make doing the number 2 easy.
3. High amount of folic acid
Avocado
is rich in folic acid. Pregnant women need folic acid which is
important for forming the baby's nervous system as well the baby's
brain. It also contains vitamin C, K and B6, folate, potassium and
fibre. Pregnant women should take avocado so they and their babies will
be healthy.
4. Prevention of some cancer
Research,
as shown that the oilic acid found in the fruit, helps prevent the
growth of certain cancer cells. It is said to also prevent breast and
mouth cancer.
5. Reduce high blood pressure
Avocado
juice is good for people suffering from high blood pressure. Avocados
contain potassium and plenty of good fats, which can help people who
suffer from high blood pressure. Always have fresh avocado juice on
hand.
6. Aids the treatment of diabetes
Avocado can help control your blood sugar levels. It has also shown its ability to reduce insulin resistance in the body.
7. Healthy eyes
Avocado
contains lutein which helps protect you against age-related macular
degeneration and cataracts. The lutein found in avocado is far higher
than in any other fruit.
8. Super baby food
The
incredible amount of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals
and anti-oxidants found in avocado, is good for babies. It's not only
good for babies; it is also good for you.
Beauty Benefits
9. Healthy skin
To
get that beautiful, healthy glowing skin, drink avocado juice. Nourish
your skin from the inside out. Blend avocado and milk and drink to
achieve that glowing skin.
10. Revive your scalp
Revive
your dry itchy scalp with avocado. Massage some mashed up avocado into
your scalp and amino acids and proteins will penetrate your scalp and
help to heal, nourish and improve the overall condition of your scalp
and hair.
11. Dandruff treatment
You
should not throw the avocado seed, want to know why? Avocado seed has
been used for ages as a treatment for dandruff. Grind the avocado seed
and apply to your scalp.
12. For shiny hair
Is
your hair look dull, then avocado is here to rescue you. Mash one ripe
avocado and mix it with one egg yolk, add one tablespoon of coconut oil
and massage the mixture into your hair and scalp, leave in for 15-20
minutes, then shampoo and condition. This hair mask will make your hair
shine.
13. Natural sunscreen
We all need
to protect our skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun. But you don't
have to go far to get sunscreen, avocado oil is a natural sunscreen.
Extract the oil from the avocado and use on your skin.
14. Nourishing Skin Lotion
The
healthy fats in avocados will moisturise your skin and reduce any
inflammation. So it not only moisturises your skin, it also treats
certain skin conditions.
15. Refreshing faces mask
Avocado
is my go to fruit for a DIY face mask. Thanks to moisturising,
nourishing and hydrating benefits of avocado, the fruit can be used in
various homemade face masks. You can use it with cucumber. Mix equal
portions of both fruits and apply on your face. Leave for 15 minutes
before you wash it off with lukewarm water. You can also use it with
aloe vera. Mash half a ripe avocado, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel
and a tablespoon of avocado oil (you can use olive oil instead); apply
this face mask to your face for 5-10 minutes, and then wash off with
lots of water.
16. Avocado hand scrub
To
remove dead skin cells from your hands, you can use avocado. Mix some
mashed avocado with some sugar and, then rub gently into your hands and
leave on for about 5 minutes, and then wash off without soap and water.
It will leave your skin looking and feeling smooth.
17. Facial cleanser
Avocado
can also be used for a DIY facial cleanser. You need one avocado, honey
and some milk. Mix together these three ingredients into a lotion like
consistency (or use your blender to create a paste) and then use it as a
facial cleanser. It will clean and nourish your skin, clear out your
pores and give you back that fresh and youthful look.
18. Shaving cream
If
you are out of shaving cream, the flesh avocado is also a good
substitute. You can use flesh of avocado as a wonderful calming and
soothing shaving cream
19. Strong nails
If
your nails always seem to break, make them stronger, by using avocado
oil. Massage your nails and cuticles with avocado oil every evening and
already after a couple of days, you will notice that your nails will
become stronger and healthier.
20. Bad breath
Bad
breath most of the time comes from the stomach, not the mouth. If you
drink avocado juice, it will both cleanse your mouth and your intestine
and help to remove the microbes that are the cause of bad breath