Avocado: Why it should be part of our regular diet.

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Jul 7, 2017
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Avocado is a fruit from the avocado tree, or Persea Americana, which is native to Mexico and Central and South America.

It is one of the most nutrient dense food.

Let's try to decode its nutritional and health benefits.

Nutritional benefits:

-Contributes to nearly 20 vitamins and minerals.

-A great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.

-Provides lutein, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids.

-Virtually only fruit that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

-Excellent source of fibers- about 11 to 17 gm per avocado!

Health benefits:

Diabetes- Avocado helps to stabilize blood sugar- so one of the super food for diabetic patients.

High Cholesterol: Avocado is a rich source of healthy monounsaturated fat that actually helps to lower bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

Eyes: Great for vision: Lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals in avocado are especially concentrated in the tissues in the eyes, where they provide antioxidant protection to help minimize damage, including from ultraviolet light.

Bones: Avocado is a rich source of Vitamin K which is essential for bone health.

Heart disease: By stabilizing blood sugar and improving cholesterol level avocado decreases the risk of heart disease. It also contains plant sterols that his heart healthy.

Obesity: Avocado is one of the most healthy and fiber rich food. Eating one avocado suppresses appetite and lowers craving for refined carbs. Also the high amount of fibers and healthy fat helps with the weight loss.