It may be the trendiest health food around at the moment, but are you throwing away the healthiest part of your avocado? While many are quick to just ditch the seed, it actually has more antioxidants in it than most fruit and vegetables. It also has more soluble fibre than oats and most other foods, according to health experts. In
fact, the seeds - also known as pips or stones - are so good for you
they are said to make up 70 percent of the nutritional benefit of an
entire avocado. So how exactly do you consume all of this 'good fat' goodness?
The most common way to eat an avocado seed is in a smoothie. But
before you bite into the seed and crack a tooth, you should cut it into
quarters using a knife and pop it in the blender so it becomes a powder
before adding to your smoothie. The
taste is supposed to be quite strong so mixing with strong flavours
like frozen berries, kale, spinach or pineapple is a good idea.
Half a seed is a good amount for one smoothie, according to One Green Planet. You
can also dry the seeds out beforehand to make a powder that will last
longer by leaving them in the sunlight on the windowsill. Others
are known to dry out the seed and then grate it so they can add to
sauces or as a seasoning over food - similar to salt and pepper. While
avocados are known for its 'good fats' and being nutritional, some
doctors say the make-up on an avocado seed can help lower cholesterol
and helps fight off viral and bacterial diseases. Due to its high soluble fibre levels, avocado seeds can also help reduce digestive problems and intestinal disorders.
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