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9 Proven Health Benefits Of Avocado

  

Benefits of Avocado: From salads to smoothies, from brownies to wraps, avocados are climbing the charts as the most popular superfood. Packed with the goodness of vitamins and minerals including potassium, lutein and folate, avocados are rich in vitamin C and E. Low in carbohydrate content, high in fibre, they are perfect food for the weight conscious. They are the only fruit that has MUFA (Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids) that help in fighting cholesterol. Nutritionists swear by it as do the people who eat it. Here are some health benefits of avocados that will inspire you to add this fruit more to your diet.

  1. Act as Digestives

Avocados are rich in fibre. They add bulk to the stools and smoothen the passage of food through the intestines. Avocados are also responsible for the secretion of digestive juices so make the digestive proves efficient. They are specifically beneficial for patients suffering from diarrhoea or constipation.

  1. Good for Liver

Avocados can reduce liver damage as they help tone up and protect the liver. The organic compounds in avocados help with reducing damage to the liver through Hepatitis C.

  1. Good for Eyesight

Avocados are rich in Zeaxanthin and Lutein, carotenoids that protect the eyes against various diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts and others. The free radicals present in the environment are responsible for causing eye damage. The anti-oxidative properties of these carotenoids neutralise their harmful effects.

  1. Good for your Heart

Avocados are rich in Potassium which helps in relaxing the blood vessels going to and fro from the heart. They are also rich in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) which helps in reducing cholesterol. Also, read tips for a healthy heart.

  1. Rich in Vitamin K

If the pregnant mother’s diet is lacking in vitamin K, the newborn babies can suffer from a bleeding disorder called VKDB. Avocados are filled with vitamin K, so much so that a single serving will provide about 40% of the daily requirement.

  1. Anti-Cancer

Avocados have cancer-fighting properties. They have been known to lower the risk of prostate and breast cancer. Avocados have a high amount of antioxidants that fight free radicals and inflammation which cause damage to the body. Free radicals are responsible for causing cancers.

  1. Good for Skin and Hair

Carotenoids present in the avocados combat ultraviolet-induced inflammation. They also help with sunburns. Avocados are used extensively in skin and hair masks and are part of many cosmetics because of their skin and hair nourishing properties. Those who consume avocados regularly develop wrinkles, age spots and grey hair much later.

  1. Good for Managing Weight

Avocados are high in fat and fibre but low in carb content. The fat content tends to scare off many people but the point is that this is good fat-the one that reduces cholesterol levels in the body. Having avocados in moderation is good for the body and coupled with a regular exercise regime it provides very beneficial.

  1. Good for the Bones

Avocados help maintain good bone health.   They help in fighting arthritis and osteoporosis. They improve bone mineral density.

Delicious Ways to Eat Avocados

Avocados can be added to various dishes and incorporated into meals to give them a nutritional boost. Avocados may aid in heart health, healthy ageing and weight control. Some of the interesting ways in which you can include avocado in your diet are as follows:

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