7 health benefits of avocado seeds

Read on to know how you can use avocado seeds to lead a healthy life!

Avocado seeds are generally thrown away as many people are not aware of their numerous health benefits. Avocado seeds offer antibacterial and antifungal properties, besides these are also a rich source of vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium. To enjoy the health benefits of avocado seeds, you must peel off the brown skin and let the seed dry first. You can also use a grater to remove the brown skin and then bake the seed at low temperatures in the oven for about an hour. Consuming fresh avocado seeds is not recommended.

Here are some of the surprising ways in which you can use avocado seeds.

As a scrub

 Mix some grated avocado seeds with sea salt and coffee grounds. Apply this mixture on your face in a gentle motion for a little while. For acne. Add grated avocado seed to some warm water and a few drops of tea tree oil until a paste is formed. Apply this mixture on your pimples and leave it for about 5 to 10 minutes.

As a mask

Grate one avocado pit and mix it with some powdered clay and water. Apply this mixture on your face for 15 minutes.

For hair

Boil some grated avocado seeds at low temperature with water for 30 minutes. Filter this mixture and then rinse your hair with it.

In salads

Top any salad with some grated avocado seeds to enhance its nutritional quality.

In smoothie

Add a teaspoon of avocado seed powder to 2 cups of almond milk, little spinach, ½ celery, and a banana. Blend this well to enjoy a healthy smoothie. You must remember that avocado seeds are slightly bitter in taste, so should add something sweet to the smoothie if required.

In soup

Add grated avocado seeds to soups while it is cooking or at the time of serving to enhance the nutritional load of an otherwise healthy soup preparation.