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The world's sexiest fruit!

Posted Mon, Oct 29, 2007
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It gets its name from the word ahuacatl, Aztec for, well, testicle -- which it clearly resembles. And because of its shape, the Aztecs prized it as a powerful aphrodisiac. After several centuries and many name changes (geez, thank goodness!), we now know this glorious fruit as the decadently delicious, highly nutritious...avocado. And it isn't just for eating anymore.

Good for all of you  Avocados are one of nature's more perfect foods. They're so yummy that eating them makes you feel like you're getting away with something, yet they're brimming with healthy nutrients (vitamins E, C, fiber, even some protein) plus good-guy fats (mono and polyunsaturated). And not only are they good for your inside, they're good for your skin-side too.

Skin care goes green  Have you noticed that avocados are making star turns in trendy skin-care products? That's because scientist have found that some antioxidants -- like the natural vitamin E in avocado -- help protect the skin from aging and damage caused by sun, smoke, and pollution. "Avocados are also a great way to moisturize because they act as humectants -- that is, they draw water into the skin and plump it up, giving it a more youthful quality. And because the antioxidants in avocados are in their native form, they may be more effective than other forms of vitamin E," says dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD, RealAge's skin specialist.

Got an overripe avocado that never made it into a salad? Don't toss it. Here's a skin rescue recipe that's an instant spa treatment for your face.

3-STEP REJUVENATING MASK

1. Mash half of a chilled, slightly overripe avocado with 1/2 tablespoon of honey, a natural moisturizer and healer. "Then, using your hands, wash your face gently with a cleanser or mild soap," says Dr. Wechsler.

2. Find a relaxing spot away from distractions like phones and email. Apply mask gently to face, avoiding the eyes, and lie down for 20 minutes, letting the mask do its good-skin work.

3. Rinse with warm water. Moisturize to seal in the goodness. Check out your radiant complexion -- it's your skin's way of thanking you.

Feel like you just took a couple of years off your face? Find out if your body's younger than your legal age too -- take the scientifically proven RealAge test and find out. Meanwhile, pick up a couple of avocados on your way home tonight; those Aztecs were clearly onto something.

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14 Comments

  • 1. Posted by Raspo on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    Hea I fell in love with this fruit and low-and-behold the fruit enhances your love life too. High reccomended!

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  • 2. Posted by x_ralo_kazz_x on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    I love avocados, and in spanish they are called "aguacates", from "ahuacatl"

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  • 3. Posted by Robin on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    mmmmmmm...... i didn't like avacodos when i was little but now i love them and it's true they are a very sexy fruit

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  • 4. Posted by chinook on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    fresh avocados mask are much cheaper than the chemical masks that are sold in stores. That said, I find that the benefits of mask is futile if one doesn't exfoliate one's face first. In other words, for the best result exfoliate before you put on a rejuvenating mask. That's how I keep my skin flawless despite the effects of Canadian's brutal winter.

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  • 5. Posted by a_smiling_moon on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    I suppose we could all put sexual names to any fruit or vegetable, but come on, an avocado is an avocado - period! It contains natural minerals and vitamins which are essential for good health for all of us.

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  • 6. Posted by goodg4u2 on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    FRUIT is not only Sexy but Healthy as well .. YUM ..

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  • 7. Posted by LuWan on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    I am beginning to acquire a taste for avocados and I really like the facial mask suggestion to use up over ripe ones instead of throwing them out.

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  • 8. Posted by yourstruly1344 on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    Okay i like avocados but considering them the sexiest fruit is too much. What happened to banana !!! ;)

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  • 9. Posted by Wen on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    great article! now i could make a good use of overripe avocadoes

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  • 10. Posted by jagger on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    Aren't mangos powerful aphrodisiacs too? They taste better. It was mentioned in a Seinfeld episode once but who knows....and no my testicles dont look like avocados. You gotta have a nasty infection to make them look like that.

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  • 11. Posted by austinjj_mn on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    i love grapefruit!

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  • 12. Posted by Mark on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    Wicked!

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  • 13. Posted by George on Thu, Jan 31, 2008

    I prefer watermelons :)

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  • 14. Posted by apple jus on Thu, Jul 31, 2008

    Put ripe Avocado and 1 banana in a blender. Add 1/cup skim milk and 1/2 cup low fat vanilla ice cream. Puree..Good as a snack...It's filling..Enjoy!!

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