JAKARTA - While enjoying avocado fruit, most people immediately throw away their skin without thinking. Even though behind the bitter taste and thick texture, avocado skin holds many health benefits.
Recent research shows avocado skin contains various active compounds that are beneficial for the body and can be processed into part of the daily menu. Recognize the 6 benefits of avocado skin and how easy to use it, quoted from the Times of India page on Monday, May 12.
The avocado skin contains phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and natural antioxidants that can help ward off free radicals that cause cell damage. According to studies from the National Library of Medicine, avocado skin extracts show strong antioxidant activity, even comparable to synthetic antioxidants such as BHT. In addition, these extracts also have antibacterial effects that can help protect the body from infection.
The anti-inflammatory content in avocado skin helps reduce inflammation of the skin, which is often associated with premature aging. Research from the Pharmaceutical Research Journal found the use of plasters with avocado skin extracts can increase skin moisture, elasticity, and collagen levels. The best results found in 10% concentration, suggesting the great potential of avocado skin in anti-aging skin care.
avocado skin is a very good source of fiber. Fibers help maintain digestive health, control blood sugar levels, and lower cholesterol. Not only that, fiber also plays an important role in maintaining overall heart health and metabolism.
Two important vitamins found in avocado skin are vitamins C and E. Vitamin C helps increase endurance and accelerate wound healing. While vitamin E helps maintain skin moisture and protects cells from oxidative damage.
avocado skin also contains various important minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium. Potassium functions to regulate blood pressure, magnesium is important for muscle and nerve function, while iron helps bring oxygen into the blood. This content makes avocado skin a natural mineral source.
In addition to vitamins and minerals, avocado skin also contains carotenoids, compounds that are beneficial for eye health. Combination of antioxidants and healthy fats in avocado skin that support skin health from the inside and maintain skin natural moisture.
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Although it is not common to be eaten directly because of its bitter taste and hard texture, avocado skin can be processed into a more practical form. Here are some easy ways to take advantage of it:
Panggang kulit avocado dalam oven suhu 200250°F (sekitar 95120°C) selama 1 jam, lalu blender hingga menjadi debun mulu. This powder bisa ditambahkan ke smoothie, sayu, atau sup.
Blenders have a little part of the skin along with avocados and other ingredients to make high-nutritioned juice or smoothies.
Dry and smooth avocado skin, then sprinkle it on the soil as an organic fertilizer rich in nutrients.
Put avocado skin into a pile of compost to enrich the soil with natural nutrients.
Use the interior of the skin to brush your face slowly. Its natural oil helps moisturize and menutrisize the skin.
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