Journey of taste: Nutrient-rich avocado has 10 thousand years old history, you also know

Swad Ka Safarnama: Avocado is an exotic fruit and now it is eaten in most of the countries including India. This fruit does not have any special taste, but apart from the vitamins and minerals found in it, other nutrients have made this fruit special. This fruit is of a different type. Sweetness is negligible, but it has a lot of ‘sweetness’ to keep the body healthy. Thousands of years ago it grew in the forest, then man started growing it. Today it has become the favorite fruit of the whole world.

Avocado gives strength to the body

Avocado pulp tastes like butter, but is tasteless. Despite that the world is crazy about it. The peel of this round fruit is rough, hence it is also called ‘Alligator pear’. In most countries it is considered a fruit full of power. For example, in ancient times, in the Aztec Empire of Mexico, it was believed that it gives strength to the person who eats it. It has been described as special in the ancient Maya civilization. Talking about today, avocado toast is the most popular.

According to one information, during the summer of 2017, more than 3 million pictures of avocado toast were uploaded to Instagram every day. Its peel and kernels are of no use, but if it is eaten by cutting it from the middle and taking out its pulp with a spoon, it gives a different pleasure.

There is evidence of eating this fruit 10,000 years ago.

Food historians say that evidence of avocado consumption has been found in Central Mexico, Guatemala and the West Indies about 10,000 years ago. The people of that time were collecting and eating wild avocados. Researchers believe that avocado cultivation was started about 5,000 years ago. After that this fruit started growing in Peru, Indonesia, Colombia, Florida, California, Hawaii, Kenya, Haiti, Chile, South Africa, Brazil and Australia. Later it was exported to other countries as well. Today, Mexico has the highest production of avocados in the world and the state of California in the United States grows 95 percent of the country’s avocados.

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This fruit is far from the reach of the common man.

Now this fruit is also visible in big cities of India. It is easily available in Khan Market and INA Market of New Delhi. But its cost is beyond the reach of the common man. Food historians say that in the 19th century, avocado reached the southern states of India via Sri Lanka and its cultivation started there. But Indian food historian and agronomist Prof. Ranjit Singh and Prof. SK Saxena tell the origin of avocado in India much earlier.

Avocado contains more potassium than bananas, which is better for the heart. Image – Canva

He has given information in his book ‘Fruits’ that this fruit was introduced in India in the 9th century itself and it was grown in Bengaluru, Nilgiri hills etc. But it did not gain fame in the country. This fruit is known for its harmless fats and proteins.

more potassium than bananas

This fruit is amazing in terms of properties. It protects the body from all diseases. According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), half an avocado contains 19 milligrams of glutathione! Glutathione acts as an antioxidant, which helps the body’s immune system function normally. More potassium is found in it than bananas, which is better for the heart, that is, this fruit keeps the effects of old age away. This fruit also protects the eyesight. This is because it contains lutein and zeaxanthin. These elements absorb the energy generated from excessive light. This energy damages the vision.

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healthy fat in avocado

On the other hand, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of avocado contains calories 160, fat 14.7 grams, sodium 7 grams, carbohydrate 8.5 grams, protein 2 grams, magnesium 29 milligrams, potassium 485 milligrams, vitamin C 10 milligrams, vitamin E 2.1 milligrams. , provides carbohydrates 17 grams and fiber 13.4 grams. It does not contain cholesterol at all. But plenty of other minerals and vitamins are found in it. According to well-known food expert and nutritional consultant Nilanjana Singh, the specialty of this fruit is that the excessive amount of fat found in it nourishes the body, but does not increase obesity at all. This fat is harmless to the body. The fruit also contains other B vitamins, including niacin, which can fight inflammation in the body and help protect arteries by improving cholesterol and triglyceride (fats in the blood) levels. Its benefit will be that the heart will continue to function smoothly.

Protects against Alzheimer’s strengthens bones

Vitamin E is also sufficient in this fruit which helps in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease (forgetfulness). The nutrients found in it play a role in strengthening the bones. Since glucose is less in it and the amount of fat and fiber is sufficient, due to which sugar can be avoided. It is also better for the skin. With its use, the skin will remain soft and supple. It keeps the digestive system cool and the elements found in it are effective in protecting the liver from any damage. Avocado helps in treating arthritis. Nilanjana Singh says that people whose skin is very sensitive, it would be better to avoid avocado. It can also cause allergies inside a person due to chemical elasticity. If eaten too much of it, vomiting, digestive disorders can occur in the stomach.

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