Avocado becomes more popular in last years, and there is a good reason for it. Avocado proved us with healthy benefits and is easy to add in everyday diet.
I like the traditional way like avocado toast with some olive oil and chili flakes on top, or my other favorite way is avocado wrap with salmon and greens.
You’re all I AVO wanted
Avocado have a royal roots. 7000 years ago was first used as tributes from townsfolk to local royalty in Mesoamerica according to The podcast Gastropod.
Let’s look closer at avocado health benefits
Avocado is full of
monounsaturated fats
Although avocados are in fruit category, are great source of fats they are rich in monounsaturated fats and contain a small amount of polyunsaturated fat and saturated fat. Diet high in monounsaturated fats can increase production of neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which can help in learning process and memory.
Avocado is a great
source of potassium
By potassium, we are thinking at first of bananas, but in this way avocado is higher in potassium. Half of one medium avocado with 100 g have 480 mg potassium, one medium banana contain 422 mg potassium. Why we need this mineral in our diet? Potassium is important to regulate muscle and heart contractions. Potassium rich diet can also reduce blood pressure.
Why we love avocado?
This fruit is not just making us beautiful from inside but also from outside. Avocado is great to use in DIY skin and hair mask and get the natural glow.
Avocado in hair care
We now know that avocados are a great source of good fats, what make this fruit extremely moisturizing and nourishing for our skin and hair as well.
Hair masks for dry hair
This masks are great in winter when our hair requires some extra care and moisture.
What you need for Avocado-Coconut oil hair mask:
Mix all ingredients in food processor till everything good combine. Keep in mind that this texture should not have extra pieces of avocado, but it should be creamy and smooth. If you prefer more liquid mask, use more coconut oil. Apply this mask on your hair cover and let sit at least 30 minutes. Then shampoo and conditioner as normal.
What you need for Avocado-Shea butter hair mask:
First melt shea butter in double boiler. Please don’t use microwave because in this process may lead to loss some nutrition from shea butter. Mix all ingredients in food processor till everything good combine. Keep in mind that this texture should not have extra pieces of avocado, but it should be creamy and smooth. If you prefer more liquid mask, use more shea butter. Apply this mask on your hair cover and let sit at least 30 minutes. Then shampoo and conditioner as normal.
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