{"id":3842,"date":"2016-04-11T09:40:10","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T08:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/?p=3842"},"modified":"2016-03-30T13:40:57","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T12:40:57","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-avocado-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/nutrition-and-food-for-healthy-living-in-london\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-avocado-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about Avocado Seeds and how to eat them."},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that by discarding the avocado stone, you\u2019re throwing away 70% of its nutritional value?* That\u2019s right! Here we all are, going crazy for \u2018avo toast\u2019 while ignoring the little powerhouse of nutrients held in its stone. So just what are the benefits of eating avocado pips and how on earth do we eat them?<\/h4>\n

\"Everything<\/h5>\n

Really? The stone has all the nutrients in?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s crazy isn\u2019t it? We add avocado flesh to smoothies (making sure we scrape all the nutrient-filled dark flesh from it), turn it into chocolate mousse and slather it on bread. Yet, we\u2019re ignoring 30% of this lush green fruit. <\/span><\/p>\n

The pip or seed of the avocado has more antioxidants in it than most other fruit and vegetables. According to a study by Pennsylvania State University into the benefits of avocado seeds, they discovered that phenolic antioxidant compounds contained within the seed, may improve heart health by lowering high cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well as boosting immunity and reducing inflammatory condition – it is thought that excessive inflammation is the culprit behind many chronic diseases, including arthritis, stroke and heart disease. <\/span><\/p>\n

They also found that the seeds have insecticidal, fungicidal and anti-microbial properties. As if that weren\u2019t enough for one little seed, it is also high in levels of soluble fibre which can help reduce digestive problems. <\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know, in ancient South America, these seeds were used to treat many ailments, including dysentry, gastric ulcers and other digestive issues. It\u2019s not been proven that these little seeds can cure these illnesses but we do know that the antioxidants and fibre found in them are beneficial for the digestive system; one avocado seed contains more soluble fibre per ounce than almost any other vegetable. As your digestive system is responsible for your overall health, keeping it in good working order is essential. Much of your immunity comes from the health of your digestive system so nurturing beneficial gut flora and providing a healthy environment for them is required so that they can combat bacteria and viruses that can negatively impact your health. Adding avocado seeds to your diet can improve your gastrointestinal tract. <\/span><\/p>\n

So why aren\u2019t we eating them? <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

This is what some of our Healthy Living London writers\u2019 first reactions when we discussed eating avocado seeds: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I wouldn’t eat one because they are big – I struggle to swallow a larger than average vitamin tablet!!! Unless it had miraculous properties then I wouldn’t put myself through that!\u201d <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

This was Amy\u2019s first reaction. And we agree – the thought of chewing your way through an avocado stone doesn\u2019t sound appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashlie\u2019s reaction was: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo, and only because I didn’t know you could \/ should! So how should I eat it \/ what should I do with it?\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, we\u2019ve never really thought about eating the pips! Avocado pips aren\u2019t exactly the kind of thing you can easily get into your mouth – you have to prepare it first. And no one really seems to know how to do that. Plus, many people don\u2019t even think they\u2019re edible. Which brings us onto our next question\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Are avocado pips poisonous to humans?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Avocado seeds do contain a fungicidal toxin called persin<\/span><\/a>, which is harmful to domesticated animals but not to humans generally. This toxin is found in the leaves, bark and pits of avocados. So keep them away from your cats and dogs!<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Bitter. They\u2019re not the kind of thing you\u2019d want to snack on alone. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to eat avocado seeds?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

There\u2019s several different ways to eat avocado seeds, some of which requires some equipment. We\u2019ve detailed our favourite ways to use avocado seeds in food so have a try and let us know your favourite. Or if you have another method, let us know in the comments below. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our verdict<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Researching avocado seeds has totally opened our eyes as to what we\u2019ve been doing wrong all these years. With so much avo toast being made, it makes us cringe to think how many nutrients have been thrown away. It\u2019s also made us want to research what other food is out there that we\u2019re unwittingly wasting. Know of any? Let us know! But seriously, if you\u2019ve not done so already, have an experiment with avocado seeds and if it\u2019s not your thing, send them our way \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

*2003 Study at the National University of Singapore<\/em>
\n **Source: http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23448442<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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