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Lets show some love to Avocado’s, not only are they not a vegetable but also more potassium rich than a banana…If this intrigues you even a little bit then I implore you to drive a little deeper into the world of avocado’s… Who knows, you might even find your new favorite fruit.
If these ten facts do not leave you will a brighter view on our little green friend then they will surely leave you with a hunger for the healthier side of life.
1. To Begin with Avocado’s Are Not Only a Fruit But a Berry.
We might consider the avocado to be a vegetable due to its dark green colour and almost savory taste, however we couldn’t be more wrong. The avocado is actually a single seed berry. Not only is it a berry but it is also considered a fleshy fruit as opposed to a dry fruit. Even though the avocado has a strong hard seed in the middle, it is considered a berry rather than a drupe which has tough pits.
A fruit is considered as ”the matured ovary of a flower”. A fruit consists of 3 layers, the tough outer layer which is either the skin or rind, a more inner middle layer which is seen to be more fleshy and what the majority of us eat, and lastly a seed or cluster of seeds.
2. You Can Use the Avocado’s Fruity Friends to Help Ripen Them.
Bananas are used in conjunction with many different fruits to help them ripen. This is why its actually not a good idea to put banana’s in your fruit bowl, unless you like them soft and soggy… Banana’s and apples release a gas called ethylene gas which when exposed to other fruits help expedite the ripening process.
The best way to ripen your avocado’s is to leave them in a closed container with their fruity friends. The gasses trapped inside the container will help ripen the avocado at a quicker rate, allowing you to enjoy them to their full potential.
3. Vegan or Just Short on Ingredients? Swap Butter for Avocado…
Avocado’s have the same creamy texture found in butter. However as I say this, it should be done in moderation. Using too much avocado could leave you with some ugly green cookies which you will only be able to pull off on Halloween. Avocado’s can replace some butter in your baking recipes to provide a healthier and possibly creamier tasting dish.
When used in conjunction with butter in baking recipes it will often lead to a better tasting dish. The saltiness of the butter needs to be added though else things like scones may taste as bland as bread. Things like cookies, banana bread and brownies all substitute well with avocado.
4. Avocado’s Are Not Only to be Eaten…
Ever wonder why you see those girls in the day spa’s smearing mushed up avocado on their faces? Well surprisingly enough there is actually a good reason behind this. The avocado can provide benefits when used in some hair and skin routines. Not only do they contain amino acids and antioxidants but also some essential oils which can help with a variety of things from sunburn to repairing damaged hair. The HuffPost Style reported that avocado can be used to minimize wrinkles and moisturize damaged skin.