if there was an official ranking of the best foods for human health avocados would definitely make the list and in my opinion they'd be right at the top you've probably heard that avocados are healthy right and you're correct when eaten the right way avocados offer extraordinary health benefits and when I say extraordinary I mean it it's hard to find another food that gives you so many benefits and nutrients all in one place need an example imagine it's the afternoon at home and you start to feel hungry you you don't want to have dinner because it's
still early but you also don't want to deal with that hunger until it gets really annoying and if you're subscribed to this channel you're probably looking for a healthy snack to curb your hunger right I sure hope so and if you're not subscribed yet what are you waiting for so you find some blueberries in the fridge grab a handful and eat them ah that feeling of mission accomplished is so good isn't it you know you're a step closer to being healthy because blueberries are packed with those good for you substances but here's the thing most
people forget or don't know not all foods are created equal and this is where avocados come in picture this while foods like blueberries are fantastic on their own with their High load of antioxidants and vitamins they need other elements to help your body maximize their nutritional benefits and guess what avocados are the perfect partner in this process avocados don't just give you a rich source of nutrients like healthy fats fiber and vitamins they do more than that they act as a true facilitator in your body helping you absorb other Foods nutrients better when eating together
things like vitamin A vitamin E vitamin K and other antioxidants in blueberries they all rely on good fats to be effectively absorbed by your body and let's be honest no one does that job better than avocados think of avocados as that friend who solves all problems and makes the Party happen they not only bring their own benefits to the table but also make the nutrients and other Foods come alive in your body without them a lot of those nutrients might go to waste passing through your system without much effect so when you pair foods like
blueberries or vegetables with avocados you're basically doubling or even tripling the benefits for your body it's like getting The Best of Both Worlds now do you see why avocados deserve a top spot in any diet they're not only healthy but they also boost the goodness of everything else isn't that amazing and if you're worried about carbs relax avocados are low in net carbs and high in healthy fats this makes them a great option for anyone looking for a balanced and nutritious diet for those on stricter plans like keto or low carb diets they're excellent plus
the fats in avocados especially monounsaturated fats are heart healthy and great for cardiovascular health but one of their most essential nutrients in my view is fiber fiber is fantastic for our digestive system it promotes healthy digestion and can even help regulate insulin levels and here's another fascinating fact about avocados ask any nutritionist and they'll tell you it's ideal to have a variety of fibers in your diet that's because there are two types soluble and insoluble fiber and why is this important when combined they greatly improve digestion and gut health but that's a topic for another
video avocados are one of the few foods that contain both types of fiber it's a win-win situation they contribute doubly to your health last but not least avocados are known to offer a range of phytonutrients that benefit our health these compounds help protect the body from various diseases and keep our immune system strong whenever I talk about avocados I feel like grabbing one and eating it they're truly fascinating and delicious do you have a habit of eating avocados how do you usually eat them tell me in the comments I read them all though I can't
always reply to everyone but I love learning more about you but I didn't make this video just to talk about the good parts there's also a downside unfortunately many people make mistakes when eating avocados that can be costly for their health and even for others I know it sounds like an exaggeration but let me explain one common mistake people make involves Brown avocados how many times have you seen someone open an avocado leave it out for a bit maybe to finish preparing something else and then decide to throw away the part that turned brown I'll
bet this has happened to you or someone you know but is it really necessary to throw out an avocado just because it turned brown the answer is a resounding no let me tell you why that brown layer that appears when an avocado is exposed to air is the result of a process called oxidation it's completely natural and doesn't mean it's spoiled in fact the brown color comes from a compound called melanin which is totally harmless yes that's right the same substance that colors our skin and hair also appears in avocados of course if the avocado
is left out for days it can start to spoil change texture or develop a strange smell but if you're dealing with just a bit of Browning don't worry the fruit is still edible and nutritious even with this color change and if the appearance bothers you here's a simple tip mix up the avocado incorporating that brown layer with the green parts or add a bit of lemon next time to reduce oxidation problem solved now if you think there's no harm throwing away just a small part let me tell you why that's an even bigger mistake did
you know that avocados are among the most expensive fruits on the market and for good reason growing avocados is far from Easy avocados require a lot of resources to produce especially water to give you an idea it takes about 50 L of water to grow just one OB Avocado now think about it throwing away a piece is like wasting all the precious resources that went into growing it not just the water additionally avocado farming faces many challenges in many producing regions especially California Chile and Mexico plantations constantly deal with drought and sustainable water use is
a real concern to complicate matters transporting avocados adds to their cost as they need to be harvested at precise maturity points transported under controlled temperatures and often ripened artificially to be perfect at the point of sale knowing this I realized how valuable avocados are they are almost a luxury item compared to other Foods another crucial point is that avocados have become trendy in recent years and this high demand has its environmental and economic impacts avocado success worldwide has been so significant that in regions like michak in Mexico severe agricultural exploitation incidents have occurred leading to
the term blood avocados this terrible term refers to how cartels began extorting small farmers charging exorbitant fees to allow them to collect the fruits on their own land knowing all this it's clear that wasting any part of an avocado just because it turned slightly Brown is almost like devaluing all the effort and resources that went into bringing it to your home and frankly that's not sustainable right and here's the main point of this video we've learned that brown avocados are harmless but what about when avocados have those dark fibers I don't know about you but
the first time I saw an avocado like that I thought it was spoiled but let's talk about that take a deep breath because this info is about to change your perception completely those dark or brown fibers you sometimes see inside the avocado aren't signs of contamination or that the fruit is unfit to eat these formations happen due to a phenomenon called vascular leeching which mainly occurs when the avocado is exposed to very low temperatures or experiences some kind of impact during handling or transport so why do these fibers appear well inside the avocado there are
natural vascular channels responsible for transporting nutrients and water while it grows they're like the blood vessels of the fruit these channels are normal and part of the avocado's anatomy however in some cases mainly when exposed to cold some naturally occurring enzymes in the avocado get activated these enzymes start interacting with the fruit's good fats resulting in the formation of compounds called carboxilic acids which have a brownish or dark color sounds complicated don't worry this process is natural and does not negatively affect the food safety in a way the avocado is simply reacting to its environmental
conditions it's like it's trying to adapt to the cold or stress which can change the appearance but doesn't compromise the fruit's nutritional quality or taste in most cases it's important to mention that while these marks might look unpleasant they don't mean the fruit is spoiled or toxic often they concentrate in the parts that touch the pit and if that bothers you you can remove the darker areas and enjoy the rest of the pulp which is still perfectly edible interestingly these fibers tend to appear more frequently in avocados not stored correctly or exposed to abrupt temperature
changes whether during Transportation or at home if you stored the fruit in the fridge before it fully ripened now you're probably thinking but does it taste the same well that depends in some cases these fibers can slightly alter the texture and taste of some parts of the avocado making them a bit bitter or giving a slightly different touch but honestly most of the time the impact is so small that you won't even notice especially if you're making something like guacamole a smoothie or any other recipe where avocado is just one of many ingredients so next
time you open an avocado and see those brown fibers or dark marks remember they're just a reflection of how the fruit was stored and handled not an indicator that it's bad you can enjoy it without worry and of course if they bother you that much visually you can just remove those parts as I mentioned earlier at the end of the day avocado remains one of the most nutritious and versatile fruits out there with or without these dark marks and here's my advice take good care of your avocados avoid putting them in the refrigerator if they're
still unripe this can prevent those enzymes from activating and reduce the likelihood of dark fibers appearing additionally handle them with care as bumps can also worsen the issue this way you can enjoy prettier and ready to eat avocados and if you've watched this video and now crave some avocados I have one more excellent tip for you click on the video that's popping up on your screen I'm sure you'll love learning more about it thanks for watching Until the End few people watch till the final part you know and to let me know that you made
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