When you prepare an avocado, your first instinct is probably to enjoy the creamy green flesh and toss the large pit in the trash. But that “big, round seed” may be far more than kitchen waste. While most focus on the fruit itself, the pit actually contains a concentrated source of nutrients and natural compounds that have been valued by cultures around the world for centuries. In fact, some traditional perspectives suggest that the pit contains nearly 70% of the fruit’s antioxidants. With growing interest in natural wellness and sustainable living, people are now paying closer attention to this often-overlooked…
