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Avocados are good for you!
Varieties grown on our orchards:
Shepard Avocado
Shepard is the leading green
skin avocado in Australia. It appears first in
the new season, and remains green even when ripe,
and when cut open it does not brown off quickly.
Maluma
Maluma is a variety which is very similar to Hass, but has a smaller seed and squarer 'shoulders'. It is also an early variety near the timing of Shepard avocado. It tends to darken on the tree unlike its cousin the Hass.
In fact, this fruit is
a nutritional bank providing health benefits
unique to any fruit. Its creamy texture and
rich taste lend itself to many dishes and is often
used as a meat substitute in sandwiches and
salads.
Numerous studies have
shown it has powerful nutritional benefits on your
health with over 25 essential nutrients including
vitamin A, B, C, E and K, Copper, Iron,
Phosphorus, Magnesium and Potassium.
What are some of the
benefits?
Lower cholesterol
levels because of a compound called
beta-sitosterol which has been shown to be
effective in lowering blood cholesterol
levels. In studies, subjects who included
avocados in their diet for 7 days had 17% decrease
in total blood cholesterol levels and 22 percent
decrease in both LDL (bad cholesterol) and
triglyceride levels with an increase in HDL (good
cholesterol).
Regulate the blood sugar levels from
monounsaturated (good) fats in avocados which can
reverse insulin resistance and regulate blood
sugar levels. Soluble fibre in avocados also
keep a steady blood sugar level.
Control blood pressure from the high levels
of potassium in avocados, even more than found in
banannas.
Anti-Inflammatory polyphenols and flavonoids
reduce inflammatory and degenerative disorders.
Promotion of eye health as an excellent
source of carotenoid lutein, which is known to
help protect against macular degeneration and
cataracts.
Protection against cancer has been indicated
in many studies including prostate cancer and
prevention of breast cancer from oleic acid.
Powerful antioxidants help fight free
radicals in the body from glutathione found in
avocados, which also slows the aging proces and
encourages a healthy nervous system.
High in folate, a
B vitamin commonly known as folic acid essential
to prevent birth defects, but also shown to lower
risk of stroke for those consuming avocados over
those not.
Skin care and nourishment is aided from
natural avocado oil and is used to treat
psoriasis, skin redness and irritation.
Avocados do not
contain any cholesterol or sodium and are low in
saturated fat with 9 grams in a serving and only
2 are "net carbs" with 7 of those fibre carbs.
Varieties grown on our orchards:
Hass avocado dates back to 1926 when first grown in California. The fruit is dark green with a bumpy skin, and darkens to deep brown to black when ripe. It is the market leader in Australia.
Carmen
The Carmen is an early,
mid-season and late fruit. It has multiple
flowerings through the year which provide an
extended season. It cannot be distinguished
from a Hass avocado and performs the same way.
Guacamole Recipe from the
Carney's
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice, 1/4
cup minced onion, 2 tablespoons of cilantro
(coriander), 1/2 ripe small tomato, 1/2 tsp salt
Method:
Cut the avocados in half. Remove the
seed. Scoop out avocado from the peel
with a spoon. Mash avocado with a fork
roughly, do not overdo or put in
blender. Add all ingredients and
taste. Some like more lime, or more
salt, and some add 2 tablespoons of sour
cream. Serve immediately or place
cling wrap tightyl over bowl touching the
guacamole and refrigerate for up to 1 hour
(3 hours with Shepard avocado). Serve
soon after discarding the cling wrap and
stirring.
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