| Avocados are one of my favorite foods. The good | | | | amount of protection this gives you is yet to be fully |
| thing is that they're not just super-tasty but also highly | | | | determined. |
| nutritious and very healthy as well. | | | | Rich in folate |
| In this article I want to discuss the various health | | | | Avocados are also good for your heart and may |
| benefits of avocados and see what makes them so | | | | protect you against stroke due to the high amount of |
| good for you to eat and enjoy. | | | | folate they contain. Folate has been shown to improve |
| Lower cholesterol | | | | heart health and even reduce risk of strokes. |
| Avocados are rich in beta-sitosterol, a substance that | | | | Avocados also contain the following elements (for 1 |
| has been shown to have a positive effect on your | | | | cup of avocado): |
| blood cholesterol levels. Research has shown that | | | | - 35% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin |
| avocados not only lower overall cholesterol levels but | | | | K. |
| also improve the ratio between good and bad | | | | - 25% of your daily recommended intake of potassium. |
| cholesterol. | | | | - 20% of your daily intake of copper. |
| Rich in vitamin E | | | | - 20% of your recommended daily amount of vitamin |
| One of the best sources of vitamin E is avocado. | | | | C. |
| Vitamin E has many functions and benefits and it helps | | | | - And 20% of your daily dose of vitamin B6.As you |
| to protect the body against various diseases and | | | | can see, avocados are rich in a variety of substances |
| ailments. | | | | that contribute to your health and well being. |
| Eye and vision health | | | | The great thing about avocados (apart from their |
| One of the main health benefits of avocado is that it | | | | health benefits) is that they're very tasty and can be |
| helps protect your eyes from cataracts and macular | | | | used in a variety of dishes. A simple sandwich with |
| degeneration, two common eye diseases. This stems | | | | avocado and a little lemon juice sprinkled on top can |
| from it being very rich in carotenoid lutein. | | | | be an awesome snack and keep you feeling full and |
| Good fats | | | | satisfied for very long. Avocados are also a great |
| Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats (the good | | | | addition to any vegetable salad. |
| fats) and in oleic acid, a substance that may reduce | | | | Make sure to include avocados in your daily eating |
| risk of developing a variety of cancers including breast | | | | routine. Your body will thank you for it. |
| cancer. This is according to research although the | | | | |