Avocado is no doubt one of my favorite tropical fruits. It’s a seasonal fruit so we therefore, only get to enjoy it occasionally. Lucky for us because my aunt grow a couple of avocado trees right on their backyard which they generously share to us each time. In my household, it is something everyone can’t resist. The way we serve it – sweetened and chilled – hmm...makes a perfect desert!
To those of you who wonder why we should eat avocado, read on…
If we look up on the health benefits of avocado, Google will definitely give you hundereds if not thousands of it but HealthDiaries.com narrowed it down for you.
So why we should eat avocado?
Prostate Cancer PreventionAvocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.
Oral Cancer DefenseResearch has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells.
Breast Cancer ProtectionAvocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.
Eye HealthAvocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.
Lower CholesterolAvocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week.
Heart HealthOne cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies show that people who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower incidence of heart disease than those who don't. The vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione in avocado are also great for your heart.
Stroke PreventionThe high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don't.
Better Nutrient Absorption Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn't include avocados.
Glutathione SourceAvocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.
To those of you who wonder why we should eat avocado, read on…
If we look up on the health benefits of avocado, Google will definitely give you hundereds if not thousands of it but HealthDiaries.com narrowed it down for you.
So why we should eat avocado?
Prostate Cancer PreventionAvocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.
Oral Cancer DefenseResearch has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells.
Breast Cancer ProtectionAvocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.
Eye HealthAvocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.
Lower CholesterolAvocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week.
Heart HealthOne cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies show that people who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower incidence of heart disease than those who don't. The vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione in avocado are also great for your heart.
Stroke PreventionThe high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don't.
Better Nutrient Absorption Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn't include avocados.
Glutathione SourceAvocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.
Vitamin E PowerhouseAvocados are the best fruit source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintains overall health.
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