BEEN-EYE-FITS of Avocados
12 Proven Benefits of Avocado (No. 5 is Very Impressive) Here are 12 health benefits of avocado, that are supported by scientific research.
1. Avocado is Incredibly Nutritious A single 3.5 ounce (100 gram) serving.plus 20 different vitamins and minerals Vitamin K: 26% of the RDA. Folate: 20% of the RDA. Vitamin C: 17% of the RDA. Potassium: 14% of the RDA. Vitamin B5: 14% of the RDA. Vitamin B6: 13% of the RDA. Vitamin E: 10% of the RDA. Then it contains small amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin) and B3 (Niacin).
This is coming with 160 calories, 2 grams of protein and 15 grams of healthy fats. Although it contains 9 grams of carbs, 7 of those are fiber so there are only 2 “net” carbs, making this a low-carb friendly plant food.
2. They Contain More Potassium Than Bananas Avocados are very high in potassium, which should support healthy blood pressure levels.
3. Avocado is Loaded With Heart-Healthy Monounsaturated Fatty Acids But they don’t just contain any fat… the majority of the fat in avocado is oleic acid. Shown to have beneficial effects on genes linked to cancer
4. Avocados Are Loaded With Fiber Fiber is indigestible plant matter that can contribute to weight loss, reduce blood sugar spikes and is strongly linked to a lower risk of many diseases
5. Eating Avocados Can Lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels Reduce total cholesterol levels significantly. Reduce blood triglycerides by up to 20%. Lower LDL cholesterol by up to 22%. Increase HDL (the “good”) cholesterol by up to 11%.
6. People Who Eat Avocados Tend to be Healthier One dietary survey found that people who ate avocados had a much higher nutrient intake and had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.
7. The Fat in Them Can Help You Absorb Nutrients From Plant Foods Studies have shown that eating avocado or avocado oil with veggies can dramatically increase the amount of antioxidants you take in
8. Avocados Are Loaded With Powerful Antioxidants That Can Protect The Eyes Avocados are high in antioxidants, including Lutein and Zeaxanthin. These nutrients are very important for eye health and lower the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts
9. Avocado May Help Prevent Cancer Some studies in isolated cells have shown that nutrients in avocados may have benefits in preventing prostate cancer, and lowering side effects of chemotherapy in some cells.
10. Avocado Extract May Help Relieve Symptoms of Arthritis Studies have shown that an extract from avocado and soybean oils can significantly reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis.
11. Eating Avocado May Help You Lose Weight The people in the study eating the avocado felt 23% more satisfied and had a 28% lower desire to eat over the next 5 hours
12. Avocado is Delicious and Easy to Incorporate in The Diet A notable mention is guacamole, which is arguably the most famous use of avocados. It includes avocado along with ingredients like salt, garlic, lime and a few others depending on the recipe. What more could you ask for in a food?
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https://authoritynutrition.com/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado/
How to eat an Avocado: Nutrition Benefits, Tips & Preparation I know another video..but this will be a blessing to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmfcXR-bXxw
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