| Online: | |
| Visits: | |
| Stories: |
Eating Avocado Seeds Can Help Fight Cancer
by Jon Yaneff
Doctors Health Press
Avocados are, by far, my favorite food; in fact, I try to eat at least one avocado every day. The green, creamy fruit can pretty much go with anything. I add half an avocado to my morning smoothie and another half to my salad at dinnertime…and if I have a craving for nachos, I love making homemade guacamole!
Like most people, I used to toss the avocado seed in the garbage.But it turns out avocado seeds are not only healthy, but they have even been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Is It Safe to Eat Avocado Seeds?
“Wait a minute,” some may say. “Aren’t fruit seeds toxic?”Well, fruit seeds from cherries, plums, and apricots contain the toxic chemical cyanide, and large quantities of these seeds can lead to vomiting, dizziness, and even death. But that is not the case with the avocado seed.Avocado seeds contain tannins, which are mildly toxic; however, you would have to consume several before you’d notice any negative health effects. In a 2013 study published in the Scientific World Journal, researchers concluded that avocado seed extract was safe and it did not show any toxicity.
5 Health Benefits of Eating Avocado Seeds
We know avocados are loaded with folate, vitamin B, and healthy fats. But avocado seeds are nutrient-rich as well. The avocado seed is a beneficial source of bioactive phytochemicals.
Read more »
Every Day is Earth Day
Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2015/12/eating-avocado-seeds-can-help-fight.html
