Is Nutritious Avocado Seeds

Avocado fruit has many benefits for the body. Not only the meat part, recently, the seeds in it were also consumed by some people, is there any benefit as well?

Some time ago, scattered an upload showing an avocado that had been cut off. The seeds are cleaned and then finely chopped and mashed using a blender.

Those who do so claim that the avocado seed powder can be added to smoothies and baked to provide fiber, antioxidants and extra nutrients. Other supporters claim, the seeds have anti-inflammatory properties and oil content can make hair look more shiny and younger skin.

"I hate wasting food," vegan blogger Elena Wilkins, who has been eating avocado seeds since 2013, told Well + Good.

Wilkins recounts the moment when he began to consume avocado seeds. At that time he ate avocado meat, it's just from one fruit just part of the seed is large enough, and it will be very unfortunate if it should be immediately discarded.

Then, he chose to destroy the avocado seeds. Because it tastes bitter, so it is most often consumed with something else to mask the taste.

But, is eating avocado stone really safe? There is little research into whether eating avocado seeds is safe or not, most of the more studies look at the potential benefits of avocado seed extracts rather than direct consumption.

"Currently it is a very popular topic and there is a lot of evidence that examines avocado seed extract, in fact there is not enough research to support the consumption of avocado seeds," Wilkins said.

One study from Pennsylvania State University suggests, eating avocado seeds can help diabetes and hypertension. However, they conclude a further study is needed.

Lead researcher Joshua Lambert suggests people remain cautious when deciding to consume avocado seeds. "There is no clear dose and consumers should be cautious.