HEALTH BENEFITS OF AVOCADOS
Avocados may be fatty but that doesn’t mean they are bad for your health.
In fact, this fruit is a nutritional powerhouse providing numerous potential health benefits.
Its creamy texture and rich taste makes it a common ingredient in many dishes. It is probably most well known for being a key ingredient in the Mexican dip “guacamole”.
Because of its high fat content, avocado is also used as a meat substitute in sandwiches and salads.
CONTENTS OF THIS ARTICLE:
Nutritional breakdown.
Health benefits of avocados.
Risks and precautions.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF AVOCADOS.
Apart from being an excellent source of fiber and vitamins, research suggests that there may be a number of other benefits associated with the fruit, including: lowering cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of diabetes, promoting lower body weight and preventing cancer.
Avocados may help lower cholesterol.
Research shows that eating avocados could help lower levels of bad cholesterol.
A study published in the Archives of medical research found that an “avocado enriched diet can improve lipid profile in healthy and especially in mild hypercholesterolemia patients, even if hypertrigceridemia (combined hyperlipidemia) is present.”
After a week of following the avocado enriched diet the patients experienced a 22% decrease in bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels and an 11% increase in good cholesterol.
Avocados may reduce the risk of diabetes, stroke, and coronary artery disease.
Metabolic syndrome is name for a group of symptoms that increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, and coronary artery disease.
One study, published in the Nutrition Journal assessed the link between avocado consumption and metabolic syndrome. The scientists concluded that “avocado consumption is associated with improved overall diet quality, nutrient intake, and reduced risk of metabolic syndrome”.
Avocados may help prevent cancer.
Avocados are rich in phytochemicals, which have been reported to help prevent the development of certain cancers. A team of scientists who examined the chemopreventive characteristics of avocados concluded that “individual and combinations of phytochemicals from the avocado fruit may offer an advantageous dietary strategy in cancer prevention”.
Avocado with lunch may help with weight management.
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The avocado is a rather unique fruit. While most fruit consists primarily of carbohydrate, avocado is high in healthy fats. (Very beneficial and valuable blog thanks @praise-eu)
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