That avocado is the number one superfood is no longer news. That the avocado is one of the fruits and has its origin in South America, for one or the other. No other fruit has sparked such a hype as the southern Mexican plant species. Restaurants are named after it, socks and shirts are printed and the hashtag #avocado has already been used 11 million times on social media. So what makes the avocado so great? Here is the whole point: the avocado is bursting with benefits! So there are several reasons why it is called a superfood. We have put together a list for you:
Avocado…
- lowers the cholesterol level due to its high omega 3 content
- supports the immune system
- lets skin and hair shine thanks to vitamin E
- protects the eyes with the lutein it contains
- Long-lasting energy supplier due to the high fat and calorie content
- promotes the intestinal flora
- strengthens muscles and bones with folic acid, potassium and vitamin D
- protects tooth and gums with vitamin D
- has a positive effect on weight maintenance
- Thanks to magnesium, it has a positive effect on a healthy nervous system
- With omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, it improves memory and increases the ability to concentrate
- reduces the risk of cancer through plant-based, bioactive substances such as glutathione
And above all: the avocado tastes delicious! It is also such a diverse fruit that we mix, dip, spread and eat it straight. From guacamole to smoothies to various desserts – the avocado is our favorite superfood!
Inner protection from the avocado core
Very few people know that the avocado seed also has superpowers! Here valuable ingredients are concentrated and concentrated. The avocado seed is a miracle weapon and strengthens our immune system by protecting against free radicals. It also prevents internal inflammation, which is often the cause of illness. In order to consume the core, it is a good idea to make a powder from the core. To do this, you have to wash the avocado kernel first, then remove the dark skin, cut it into pieces and let it dry. Because the core oxidizes with oxygen, it turns orange, which is not a problem. As soon as the core pieces are dry, they can be processed into powder in the bianco di puro high speed blender. Whether in the cereal, in the smoothie, as tea or in a roasted version in the salad, the avocado powder has a tangy, nutty taste that can be combined in many ways.
Easy avocado recipes
With all the benefits that an avocado brings, the fruit has become an indispensable part of our menu. Sometimes we can’t even decide how we’d like to eat the avocado. That’s why we have a few recipe ideas for you that are easiest to make in our high speed blender:
Avocado smoothie:
- an avocado
- a handful of frozen mango
- a couple of mint leaves
- Coconut water Avocado
Pesto (pasta):
- an avocado
- a handful of basil
- a handful of coriander
- a handful of roasted pine nuts
- a clove of garlic
- a squirt of lemon juice
- Himalayan salt
- some energized water
Avocado brownie:
- an avocado
- a ripe banana
- 3 chia eggs (3 teaspoons chia seeds + 9 teaspoons water)
- 5 tbsp agave syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut blossom sugar
- 200g vegan chocolate
- 2 tbsp raw cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 80g flour
- a pinch of Himalayan salt
First mix the soft ingredients, then stir in the dry ones. Bake at 180 ° C for about 30 minutes.
Avocado seed tea:
- Avocado seed powder
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- a squeeze of lemon
- hot, energized water
What’s your favorite avocado recipe?
