Guacamole
Author: Marko Balašević
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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In this article, learn more about Guacamole. Traditional sauce from Mexican cuisine..
Guacamole is a traditional Mexican snack. It has ancient origins - centuries ago the Aztecs were the first to prepare it. The name literally translates as "avocado sauce".
The traditional recipe includes only two ingredients - ripe avocado and coarse salt. The Aztecs beat them in a mortar until they got a thick sauce. Later, varieties of guacamole appeared, including lemon juice, tomatoes, garlic and other spices. There are also options with onions, cream, seafood, various types of meat.
As the main ingredient in this snack is raw avocado , most of its nutritional properties are due to it.
Composition
The fruit is rich in vitamins B, K and C, contains a lot of fiber and useful unsaturated fats.
Depending on the other ingredients in the recipe, the sauce contains between 200 and 250 calories per 100 grams. Because of the avocado there is a lot of fat - about 20 grams, but most of them are unsaturated. Guacamole contains little cholesterol and is relatively rich in protein - 4 grams in 100 grams of sauce.
Useful properties
As the main ingredient in this snack is raw avocado , most of its nutritional properties are due to it.
Mexican scientists dedicate more than one or two scientific papers to avocados. They prove that regular consumption slows down the aging process, as the composition of the fruit protects the skin from free radicals, nourishes and tones it, thanks to Omega-3 acids and improves detoxification. The detox regulates the internal microflora, which necessarily affects the skin - it shines and its color is even.
Avocado not only has a beneficial effect on appearance, but also improves memory, helping a person to concentrate even in stressful situations. Where is the secret? In monounsaturated fats. They protect nerve cells, stimulate cerebral blood supply and improve mental performance.
American scientists also contribute to the study of the fetus. They advise it to be taken by obese people or those who want to lose weight by 2-3 pounds, because the high nutritional value of avocado "lies" the body and a person feels full after eating a few pieces of meat. In addition, satiety lasts for several hours, which prevents overeating.
More useful properties of avocado:
- regulates blood cholesterol levels;
- helps cleanse blood vessels;
- protects joints and contributes to their healing, reduces pain in arthritis;
- protects vision, reduces the risk of cataracts, retinal damage and central vision;
- lowers blood pressure;
- strengthens immunity.
- Avocado - health benefits
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