Avocados contain high levels of vitamin E,iron and potassium. Though,unusually for a fruit, they contain “good” fat. The fat is mainly the mono-saturated type, which helps to lower the “bad” fat i.e the poly-saturated and trans fat.
Do you want to lose weight, improve your skin and lower your risk of many life-threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart diseases? Here’s why you need to add up some of this super healthy fruit in your diet. Sounding like a super fruit already! How about one avocado per day?!
Acts as a digestive enzyme
Avocado has a rich fat content that makes it easier to absorb fat soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, K, D and E, which means adding this creamy fruit to any vegetable-dense meal ensures you are getting these vitamins. Without fat in your diet, the body would not be able to absorb the fat soluble vitamins in that meal.
Eases arthritic symptoms
Avocados contain carotenoids, antioxidants, phytosterols, omega-3 fatty acids and polyhydroxolated fatty alcohols, which make the fruit an anti inflammatory agent.
Reduces risk of certain cancers
Avocados possess a mix of antioxidant and inflammatory characteristics, which makes it able to combat certain cancers, including mouth, skin and prostate cancers. Some researches have found that the phytochemicals in avocados can selectively induce cell cycle arrest, inhibit growth and induce apoptosis in precancerous and cancer cell lines.
Healthy skin
The monounsaturated fats in avocados are also beneficial for improving your skin tone and appearance. They are vital for maintaining good moisture levels in the epidermal layer of your skin that make it look and feel soft and healthy.
Avocado benefits also include control of acne, blackheads, excessively oily skin, protection from wrinkles and other visible signs of aging with its carotenoids; vitamin E which helps to guard against harmful effects of UV rays from the sun; and vitamin C which is involved in the creation of elastin and collagen for maintaining your skin’s elasticity and firmness.
Boosts Eye health
An ounce of avocado contains 81 microgram of lutein, along with zeaxanthin. these phytonutrients are essential to eye health as they are carotenoids that acts as antioxidants in the eye, helping to lower the risk of developing age-related eye conditions. Adding avocados to your daily diet can protect the tissues of the eye from sun damage and the formation of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Promotes weight loss
Avocados contain 6 – 7 grams of fiber for half of a medium-sized fruit. Its fiber content can help you feel full faster and longer, making it a go-to weight loss aid.