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Fat
The typical avocado consists of about 75% fat…or six grams…which may seem like alot…and might make you think about excluding avocados from your diet…unless you’re eating at a Mexican restaurant. But wait… Most of the fat found in an avocado is monounsaturated fat…which is actually “healthy” fat that can provide many health benefits—such as reducing inflammation, preventing cancer, helping you lose weight, keeping your blood sugar levels, supporting skin health, and boosting the immune system.*********************
Vitamins
Avocados also contain at least twenty different vitamins and minerals.
- Vitamin B5: 14% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
- Vitamin C: 17% of the DV
- Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV)
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Potassium
Avocados are very high in potassium. In fact, 1/2C provides 14%RDA…four perfect more than the same amount of banana, which most of us think of as being the fruit that contains the highest amount of potassium food.
Potassium is important for keeping your blood pressure in check and for preventing heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.****************
Fiber
Avocados also contain fiber…In fact, one-half cup of avocado provides seven grams of fiber…27%RDA…of which about 25% is soluble and 75% is insoluble. Fiber can contribute to weight loss, reduce blood sugar spikes, and help prevent many diseases.***************
Health Benefits
Anti-Inflammatory…Avocados contain vitamin E…which is important for lowering inflammation in your body….and preventing Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis. Bone Health…Avocados contain vitamin K…a vitamin that is important for maintaining healthy bones, slowing down bone loss, and helping you get the most benefits of calcium. Cancer…Avocado may be beneficial in cancer treatment and prevention because of their folate content. Folate has been shown to help lower your risk of certain cancers—such as prostate, colon, stomach, pancreatic, and cervical. Folate also can help protect you from the side effects of chemotherapy. Depression…Depression is often caused by low levels of folate…a mineral that is important for keeping your blood flowing freely to your brain. Keeping blood flowing freely to your brain is important for regulating mood, sleep, and appetite. Avocados contain high levels of folate…and might be a good addition to your self-care plans during this crazy coronavirus/stressful election time. Heart… Avocados can lower your risk of heart disease…which is one of the most common causes of death in the entire world for many reasons..such as
- increasing HDL, the “good” cholesterol by up to 11%
- lowering LDL cholesterol by up to 22%
- reducing blood triglycerides by up to 20%
- reducing total cholesterol levels significantly
My husband loves avocado! This will give him even more reason to enjoy them!
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