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Why You Need To Stop Throwing Away Avocado Pits

Kristy Rao
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March 9, 2016
Kristy Rao
MBG Editorial Team
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March 9, 2016

It comes as no surprise that avocados are incredibly healthy, but did you know that the pit houses most of its antioxidants? That's right — the part that you have been throwing away! By consuming it, you will reap the following benefits:

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  • It acts as a digestive aid. Because the pit is high in soluble fiber, your GI tract will love it.
  • The fiber will also keep you feeling full, thereby diminishing cravings.
  • A phytochemical known as flavonol is found in the seed, which may reduce tumor growth.
  • It contains several nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
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In order to utilize these nutritious powerhouses, you can either blend them up in your smoothies or grate them and then sprinkle them on top of your salads or other food. If you do not have a high-powered blender, you can grind the pit into a fine powder using a food processor. Because the seed tastes bitter, it is best to pair it with strong flavors. You may want to just utilize half of the pit at a time for a single-serve smoothie.

Delicious Avocado Pit Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1½ medium banana
  • 1 avocado pit or avocado pit powder
  • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder of choice
  • 5 drops essential orange oil (optional)
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Preparation

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend on a medium-high setting for a minute. Enjoy!

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Kristy Rao
MBG Editorial Team

Kristy Rao is a nutritionist, wellness coach and Pilates instructor. Her approach to wellness is a holistic one, which means that she looks at how all areas of your life are connected. She guides people in creating healthy lifestyle habits and achieving physical and psychological balance. Inspiring weight loss, natural beauty, and nontoxic living, Kristy works with clients nationwide to create a healthy life in an individualized way that is fun and rewarding. She lives in NYC.