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      In **Fruit and Veggies Monday** I want to talk a little about avocados.

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   To be honest, at first I really did not like this fruit. But it was only at first! :)

   We had never seen trees avocados before, and could easily pass by them, not guessing about it, even if the tree was with fruits. The fact is that the fruits of avocado in color merge with the leaves and are not particularly noticeable. We were lucky that one of the fruits was visibly hanging against the background of the fence :)

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  Avocado trees are rather tall; can grow up to 20 meters in height.

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  There are a lot of species: some have smooth peels, others are tuberose; one is bright green, the other brownish.

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   The avocado is also called the alligator pear. I do not know where the alligators are, but the shape of the avocado fruit really looks like a pear. I like how the Indians called this fruit. They call avocados - "oil of the forest". This name is very suitable for avocados, because it refers to fatty foods of plant origin. However, you can eat it without the slightest doubt, since the fruit of the avocado contains the enzyme lipase, which participates in the breakdown of fats.

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  In addition to vegetable fats, avocado fruits contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals; they contain a lot of potassium, which has antiarrhythmic properties; there is glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant.

  Regular consumption of avocado fruits reduces the risk of heart disease, in particular, heart attack; vessels - atherosclerosis, hypertension; blood-anemia. Nutritionists prescribe this product to people who suffer from chronic constipation, cataracts, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, which are accompanied by a high level of acidity.

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  I like the taste of avocado with beans, for example, with hummus or beans. We cook so: boil white beans. On a blender, mix beans, avocado, garlic, available greens (dill, parsley, cilantro). Add salt to taste. This nutrient mixture can be used in sandwiches: tasty and useful.

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  However, it should be remembered that only flesh is used for food; leaves, peel and bone avocado contain a toxin that is dangerous for both humans and animals.

***I wish you good health !!!***

     *@tali72*

*FRUITS & VEGGIES MONDAY by @lenasveganliving*