Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Health Benefits Avocado

#avocado  are an excellent source of healthful fats. This amazing #food  is beneficial for treating diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Helps with weight management and enhances the ability of your body to assimilate essential nutrients. They are considered a super food because you can find more than 80 nutrients in them such as vitamin A, B, C, E and K, iron, phosphorus, iron, copper, potassium and magnesium. They contain some essential dietary fiber, protein and some phytochemicals such as glutathione, lutein and beta-sitosterol. The fats contained in avocados are monounsaturated i.e. the healthy variety of fats.#health  


Avocado is technically a fruit, and even more specifically, a single-seeded berry. 

Nutritional breakdown

Healthy fats - fats account for around three quarters of the calorie count of an avocado. Most of it is monounsaturated fat, in the form of oleic acid. Monounsaturated fat is considered to be a "good fat" which reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease.
Sugar - avocado's sugar content is low compared to other fruits. Half an avocado contains approximately 0.2 g of sugar. 

Protein - an average avocado contains around 4 grams of protein, which is much more than most other fruits.
Vitamins and minerals - avocados are an excellent source of potassium (containing more per weight than bananas). In addition, avocados are rich in vitamin K, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E
Dietary fiber - a medium avocado contains 11 grams of fiber, which is close to half of the daily recommended minimum intake.
Avocados are an excellent source of potassium (containing more per weight than bananas). In addition, avocados are rich in vitamin K, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E.


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