Do you throw away unused avocado seeds after you're done making guacamole?
I used to. I mean, I know I can plant them, but it's supposed to take at least five years for an avocado tree to bear any fruit. And that's if you have a greenhouse.
Otherwise, your chances of growing a productive avocado tree are slim.
But it turns out that the seed is actually the most nutritious part of an avocado.
These days, we're all about recycling and reusing leftovers, which is great for reducing our waste and conserving the planet's resources.
But one thing that I'm sure most of us still throw away—quite unnecessarily—is avocado seeds.
After a video about avocado seed flour went viral last year, people started debating about the health benefits of avocado seeds. And it turns out, we've been throwing away the best part!
New York-based nutritionist Amy Shapiro told the Daily Mail that avocado seeds are packed full of fiber and antioxidants, with about 70 percent of an avocado's antioxidants in the seed.
In addition, the fiber in avocado seeds is good for digestion and can help you feel full. That means that eating avocado seeds can lead to reduced calorie intake and weight loss.
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