This pear-shaped butter fruit is now considered a healthy, versatile, fitness-friendly fruit and magical super food. You must be wondering why avocado is so beneficial for health. For the past many years, avocados have been consumed in different regions of the world because they are naturally rich in nutrients and not just this, each avocado contains nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. What else do you need?
Avocado is not only a good source of vitamin C, E, and K but, it also contains vitamin B6 as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. It also provides lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 and omega -6 fatty acid which is not only good for your health but it also boosts your immunity.
A medium size avocado has around 215 calories packed with monounsaturated fat. Avocado can help lower LDL levels while raising the amount of HDL cholesterol in your body. As Dr. Sinatra says “Avocados are awesome.”
Avocados have amazing healing properties that prevent prostate cancer, breast cancer and oral cancer. Its rich fiber elements that are good for your digestive system can also help with your bowel movements. It is highly beneficial for cardiovascular diseases and help control high cholesterol levels. It also helps in regulating blood pressure in the body.
A diet high in avocado is good for your skin, and particularly your face. When you eat avocados you are also giving your body a lot of skin protecting antioxidants, like beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, to prevent wrinkles and slow down the visible signs of aging. Avocado face mask moisturizes the skin, and heal acne and exfoliate the skin.
You can also include avocados along with ingredients like salt, garlic, lime and a few others depending on the recipe and go with all sorts of foods. You can add them to salads and various sorts of recipes. Avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health conscious individuals. Guacamole dip, is the most famous use of avocado. They have a creamy, rich, fatty texture and blend well with various other ingredients.