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Do you know the avocado? It is the fruit of a delicious pear-like tree, originally from South America. Avocado is slowly becoming one of the best-selling types of fruit and even though it is not among the cheapest foods, you definitely should not leave it out of your diet. There are many reasons to consume it and today we will talk about its advantages.
Weight loss
If you need to lose excess kilograms, you should definitely include avocado in your diet. To support weight loss it is enough to consume one half per day. You will find a fairly high amount of protein and fiber in it. But beware, it also contains a high amount of fats, so when consuming it reduce fats from other foods.
Vitamins and minerals
This exotic fruit contains up to 20 different minerals and vitamins. In one avocado consumed you get the daily intake:
- 28% potassium
- 19% copper
- 41% folic acid
- 53% vitamin K
- 33% vitamin C
- 26% vitamin B6
- 21% vitamin E
By consuming it you also improve the absorption of nutrients, especially fat-soluble vitamins, which are A, K, D and E.
Ten health benefits
Regular consumption of avocado has many health benefits. Below you can read the most important ones.
- It contains large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, which lower the level of bad cholesterol and thus reduce the risk of a heart attack.
- Thanks to its potassium content it lowers blood pressure.
- It regulates blood sugar levels, thereby protecting against diabetes.
- Thanks to lutein and zeaxanthin it protects our eyesight from eye diseases and blindness.
- It strengthens bones.
- Do you suffer from constipation? Avocado can help with that too, thanks to its high fiber content.
- The oleic acid content makes avocado act anti-inflammatory, therefore it helps with rheumatic pain and arthritis.
- During pregnancy it helps against morning sickness.
- It improves mood, reduces mood swings and helps with depression.
- It helps against cancer, especially against the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer.
