Mary B. Baker - Avocado Yummy - 50 Delicious Healthy Recipes

(c) 2013 All right reserved Mary B. Baker No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any manner, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author. DISCLAIMER The ideas, procedures, and suggestions in this book are intended as a source of information and not as substitute for treatment by or medical advices of a professional health care provider.The author have endeavored to ensure that the information presented is accurate and up to date. However, you should consult your doctor or health care provider before adopting the suggestions in this book, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of the book. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Avocado fruit is very popular all over the world.

Even the unique taste and texture compared with butter that has a savory character. So the societies then known as the avocado butter. Estimated, early varieties of avocados that produce a character named criollo small-sized fruit. However, it has now spread to various parts of the world with different varieties. Mexico also known as the largest producer of avocados while Indonesia is in the second rank, followed by the United States, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. Avocados are unique fruit, because after the process of harvesting, Avocado fixed the process of respiration, so that it can be done even when picked from the tree.

For commercial needs, avocados are selected and transported with cold-temperature transport 3.3 to 3.5 Celcius. Nevertheless, before being picked, avocados must be ensured already mature. Typically each State has its own standards regarding such matters. Avocados are consumed fresh with sugar sprinkles or used in juice. It already feels very scrumptious. However in fact, the fruit with one seed can be processed into a wide range of products delicious.

HISTORY Avocados are in great demand in many countries. Commercially valuable and are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world. They have a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. Commercially, it ripens after harvesting. Trees are partially self-pollinating and often are propagated through grafting to maintain a predictable quality and quantity of the fruit. His trademark is the shiny green leather; the fruit resembles pear fruit and a single seed.

So it's not strange, if then m many refer to it as the alligator pear. Avocado tree can grow up to 20 meters in length. The leaves are measuring 12 to 25 centimeters. Its fruit has a weight of between 100 to 1000 grams, depending on the varieties and maintain. Kingdom : Plantae Phylum : Angiosperms Class : Magnoliids Order : Laurales Family : Lauraceae Genus : Persea Species : P. Americana Binomial name: Persia Americana Mill The unique thing is avocados have two types of flowers, namely type A and type B.

Both play the role of females and males in turn. On the first day, type A will plays the role of females in the morning and close in the afternoon. Next type this will act as males, and opened in the afternoon. In contrast, type B will role as female and open in the afternoon on the first day and close the at the end of the afternoon. The next day, he will open up in the morning with a role as females. Culinary Uses of Avocado Among them are making avocados as a garnish on the black bean soup, add them in a tofu dressing creamy, or cooked it till becomes a product named guacamole, or used as mayonnaise Sandwiches, as well as one of the main ingredients in making a salad with combined with other materials. Culinary Uses of Avocado Among them are making avocados as a garnish on the black bean soup, add them in a tofu dressing creamy, or cooked it till becomes a product named guacamole, or used as mayonnaise Sandwiches, as well as one of the main ingredients in making a salad with combined with other materials.

One of the superior character that can make the avocados are combined with the food is savory flavors. No wonder then, avocados are often using it as a flavor enhancers cuisine. Another thing that should not be forgotten of avocados is nutritious. This famous fruit have a variety of essential substances that can support health. This book presents the source of inspiration for the processing of avocados in a variety of cuisines by displaying a wide variety of recipes based on them are avocados such as avocado shrimp salad, avocado salad, orange berry avocado lettuce, potato salad with avocado, and others. PURCHASE AND STORING THE AVOCADO Avocados are very easily damaged.

Therefore, Avocados required special handling during harvesting, storage, and distribution. Some of the factors will affect the speed of the decline in quality, such as temperature and composition air. These two parameters are then modified to extend the Avocado shelf life. Shelf life can be extended through a decrease in temperature. However, please note, is precisely the wrong handling can cause feather unplug chilling injury, characterized by skin color and flesh that be dark, or textures that are tender. Modification of the composition of the air during storage and packaging are also being one of the solutions which are quite effective in prolonging shelf life.

This technique referred to as modified/controlled atmosphere packaging HEALTH BENEFIT OF AVOCADO Based on data from the USDA Nutrient data base (see table 1), avocados have nutrient content is quite interesting. Of course those values will vary, dependingvarieties, cultivation methods, and regions. Increase good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) HDL Avocados contain fat that is high in form of monounsaturated fat (no saturated fat single chain). So therefore avocado fat can increase good cholesterol (HDL) Provision heart function, muscle, and digestive system The data also showed a significant potassium. Avocados fruit have potassium specifically reached 485 mg. This micronutrient has many important functions in the body, among others, as an electrolyte; support heart function, muscle, digestive system, as well as other.

Support the process of metabolism In terms of vitamins, avocados contain enough vitamin B, E, and K. Vitamin B consists of various kinds, so then often called vitamin B complex. Some function of this group is to support the metabolic reactions in the body, including formation of glucose from glycogen, and reactions involving amino acids. Youthful and healthy Avocado also contain Vitamin E that has antioxidant properties which are important enough in counteracting the radically. This fat-soluble vitamin is also active as an enzyme regulator. Avocado is also rich in vitamin K.

This Vitamin is very instrumental in blood clotting. Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis No less important, avocados also contain dietary fiber, which is about 6.7 g/100 g. There are two types of dietary fiber, which is water soluble dietary fiber and fiber food not water soluble. Soluble fiber has the function of lowering cholesterol levels, which highly beneficial in lowering the risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Cancer and Hemorrhoids The soluble fiber has a role to increase the volume of stool for launching defecation. During this time, constipation (difficult bowel movements) is often associated with risk of cancer and hemorrhoids.