The avocado is a green fruit much appreciated by most for its particular taste and its sweet and delicate flesh.<\/p>\n
It is integrated into several recipes whether as a starter or dessert and in several savory or sweet sauces.<\/p>\n
Its appearance can vary, ranging from green and tender flesh to black and rough. It is high in calories but contains good fats.<\/p>\n
Benefits of Avocado
\nThe avocado is an exotic fruit native to Central and South America. It contains potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, B6, C, K, E as well as fiber and good fat.<\/p>\n
It is rich in antioxidants and helps fight free radicals which can be a major factor in<\/p>\n
the appearance of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.<\/p>\n
It is rich in fiber. These help prevent colon cancer and increase satiety.<\/p>\n
It is rich in unsaturated fats which are good fats for cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n
It is rich in vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, which contributes to the optimal use of energy from other foods.<\/p>\n
It is rich in vitamin K, necessary for the production of proteins essential for blood clotting.<\/p>\n
It is a source of copper, necessary for the constitution of hemoglobin and collagen.<\/p>\n
It contains vitamin B6, essential for the production of red blood cells.<\/p>\n
It contains phosphorus which plays a major role in maintaining bone health<\/p>\n
It is rich in zinc, necessary for wound healing, fetal development and the production of genetic material.<\/p>\n
In recent years, the price of avocado has increased significantly. It is possible to save more by growing your own avocado tree at home, fresh and organic.<\/p>\n
It is not necessary to have a large space; The avocado tree is a small tree that is easy to grow.<\/p>\n
How to Grow an Avocado Tree Continue Reading in next page<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 1 avocado pit Indications Carefully clean the avocado pit, insert 4 toothpicks into it, equidistant from each other.<\/p>\n Then put it in a glass filled with water; the toothpicks should keep the core halfway soaked so that the rounded part remains exposed.<\/p>\n Change the water in the glass when it becomes cloudy.<\/p>\n Place it out of the sun but in a warm place until the stem grows and the roots become visible.<\/p>\n This growth can take 2 to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n Wait for more leaves to grow and the roots to reach 1 or 2 centimeters before planting the core.<\/p>\n How to plant the kernel?<\/p>\n In a large plant pot, filled with nutrient-rich soil, place your seed in it by making a small hole, making sure the end of the seed is exposed to the outside.<\/p>\n How to take care of it ? Water the tree generously and regularly, ensuring that the soil remains moist but not saturated.<\/p>\n If you notice that the leaves are becoming dry and dark, it is not hydrated enough.<\/p>\n Then put your pot in the sink and let the water flow into the sink to ensure drainage through the hole in the pot.<\/p>\n Conversely, if the leaves turn yellow and sag, it means that the tree is overwatered.<\/p>\n In this case, you should stop hydrating it for a few days and reduce the amount of water in the future.<\/p>\n You have to be patient before the tree bears fruit. In the meantime, have fun and tell yourself that gardening is the best therapy for anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n Tips for storing avocado:<\/strong><\/p>\n Continue Reading in next page<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n If you happen to buy avocados that are green and not quite ripe, you can ripen them at a good temperature by putting them in a brown paper bag.<\/p>\n By adding an apple to the bag, you can speed up the process, since the apple will release ethylene which will allow the fruit to ripen quickly.<\/p>\n It is possible to freeze the avocado by pureeing it and adding a teaspoon of lemon juice.<\/p>\n To avoid discoloration of the avocado, only prepare it when ready to serve it or put it in the refrigerator, covering it with cling film.<\/p>\n Warnings<\/p>\n Avocado contains a large amount of vitamin K which is necessary for blood clotting.<\/p>\n Therefore, people who are taking anticoagulant treatment must limit their consumption.<\/p>\n Some people allergic to latex may also be allergic to avocado since it contains the same compound, namely hevein, which is believed to be responsible for this allergy.<\/p>\n\n
\nIngredient:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2013 4 toothpicks
\n\u2013 1 jar<\/p>\n
\nSoak the core in hot water between 35 and 40\u00b0 for half an hour.<\/p>\n
\nOnce the avocado tree is planted, move it to a sunny location in your home.<\/p>\n