15 USES OF AVOCADO(PEAR) FOR A BEAUTIFUL HAIR, BEAUTIFUL SKIN AND GENERAL WELLBEING

Pears(avocado) are a good source of nutrients such as potassium, copper, vitamin B2, C, E and fiber. Avocado which is generally referred to as pear in Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of the world is packed with so many wonderful nutrients required for a healthy body. 

Apart from consuming, avocado is used in making many products for skin care and hair care. You may choose to buy these products that contain avocado, or you may choose to use fresh pear for the following benefits:

1 Good for those with type 2 Diabetes
For those who are suffering from diabetes, they are aware that food plays an important role in its regulation.  This is because if they consume too much starchy foods, it will be converted to sugar during digestion and this will increase the level of sugar in blood. 

Even though avocado contains a small amount of carbohydrate, it doesn't interfere with the control of diabetes and is therefore good for consumption.

2 Healthy heart

Studies have showed that Avocado contains a compound called beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is able to reduce bad cholesterol levels in our system and thus prevents bad cholesterol from destroying our heart.

Avocado also contains mono-unsaturated fats which are heart healthy. Monounsaturated fats helps in regulating cholesterol levels in blood which in turn reduces our risk of developing heart disease.

  

3 Regulates Blood Pressure

Pear is significantly high in potassium. Potassium helps to regulate the effects of sodium. This is because an increase in the intake of sodium is responsible for an increase in blood pressure.

If you want to bring down your blood pressure or prevent high blood pressure, try making a smoothie with pear or enjoy it with bread or salad. 

4 Helps in regulating cholesterol levels in blood

Pear is rich in nutrients that are good for general health and well being. It also contains healthy fats (monounsaturated fats) that help in regulating blood cholesterol levels.

You can add a few slices of pear to your salad, use it in the place of cheese or you can still eat it empty.

5 Pear helps in good vision

Avocado contains chemicals that promote good vision and enhance the overall health of the eye. These chemicals (zeaxanthin and lutein) help in reducing our risk of developing macular degeneration due to ageing.

6 Treat Dandruff with Avocado paste

Apply avocado paste on your scalp and allow it there for about 30 minutes. Rinse off the paste with lots of water.

7 Beautiful skin

Pear contains Vitamin C and E which helps in the growth of the cells of our skin. Pear has also been used in facial products to treat skin conditions such as acne. 

8 Digestion and constipation

Pear contains a significant amount of dietary fiber that encourages regular bowel movements. These are very essential for digestion and prevention of constipation.

9 Homemade facial cleanser with pear for a smooth and radiant face

After applying all sorts of chemicals to our face and exposing it to the environment, it will become dry and its surface will be covered with dirt.

Blend honey and pear. Apply a generous amount on your face. Allow it for a few minutes and wash your face with clean water.  This will not only clear your pores but will eliminate dead skin cells, smoothen your face and make it fresh.

10 Prevention of certain cancers

Some studies have established a link between consumption of pear and a decreased incidence of certain types of cancers such as breast, mouth, cervical, stomach and prostate cancer.

Researchers have attributed this to the presence of dietary folates which helps in DNA and RNA production.

11 Pear hand scrub

If your hands are always looking dry and peeling off, a homemade hand scrub might help in relieving you from this condition.

Blend pear and mix it with little amounts of corn flour. Rub this mixture on your palms and on the back of your hand. Wash it off with water after 5 minutes. This will exfoliate the dead skin cells from your hand and moisturize it.

12 Prevention of birth defects in infants

In order to prevent neural tube defects in babies when they are born, it is recommended that pregnant women consume

Folate. Studies also show that folate can prevent miscarriages. pear is a good source of folate.

13 Facial treatment

If your face is dry, peeling off or you suffer from pimples, a facial treatment with pear may just be perfect for the situation.

You will need:

•  ripe pear (paste)
•  Aloe vera and
•  honey or lime.  

Mix these three ingredients in equal amounts. Apply this mixture on your face, allow it for about 5 minutes and rinse off with clean water. Do this twice a day till your face is clear.

Alternatively, you may apply a paste of pear and cucumber on your face. After allowing the mixture on your face for about 5-10 minutes, rinse it off with clean water.

14 Hair Treatment with avocado paste

Make a paste out of the following:

• one ripe pear
• one egg yolk
• one table spoon of olive oil or coconut oil.  

If the quantity is small for your hair, you can double the amount of the ingredients. Massage the paste into your hair and scalp. Put on a shower cap and sit under the hair dryer for ten minutes or live it on for 30 minutes.

Wash off the paste with clean water.  This treatment will make your hair soft, shine and will strengthen your hair.

15 Helps in boosting our immune system

Our immune system responsible for our defense against infections.  The high amounts of antioxidants and nutrients in pear such as vitamin c helps our immune system in fighting diseases.