They’re one of the most popular fruits. But as an avocado lover myself, I was surprised to learn the truth about them. The shocking facts may surprise you. Here are 8 unexpected benefits of avocados.
On average, I indulge myself with at least one avocado per day, so imagine my surprise when I discovered the truth about them.
Avocados are known to be a Superfood, but the number of benefits they provide are staggering.
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Just to name a few, avocados are a great source of: Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Sodium, and Zinc.
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1. Fights Heart Disease Folate for your heart’s health. Avocados have 23% folate which lowers incidences of heart disease. Vitamin E, monounsaturated fats and glutathione are also good for the heart. Folate can lower the risks of having a stroke.
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2. Promotes Eye Health Avocados contain more carotenoid lutein than any other fruit, protecting against macular degeneration and cataracts.
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3. Lowers Cholesterol High in beta-sitosterol, avocados lower bad cholesterol by 22%, raises good cholesterol by 11% and also lowers blood triglycerides by 20%.
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4. Helps Prevent Cancer Studies show high oleic acid prevents breast cancer, inhibits tumor growth in prostate cancer and seeks out precancerous and oral cancer cells and destroys them.
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5. Aids In Weight Loss Avocados are high in fiber and will help you feel fuller longer, potentially helping with weight loss. High fiber helps metabolic health and steadies blood sugar.
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6. Natural Anti Inflammatory Agent Avocado extract paired with a carrier oil can reduce the symptoms of arthritis. Pholyphenols and flavonoids within avocados have anti inflammatory properties.
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7. Slows Aging Prevents Avocados contain an antioxidant called glutathione that prevents heart disease, cancer and slows the signs of aging.
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8. Contains High Amounts Of Potassium An avocado contains more potassium than a banana. Avocados have 14% and a banana contains 10% potassium.
Watch the video below to learn more about the greatness of avocados:
If the countless benefits don’t encourage you to stock up on avocados and eat them like candy, I don’t know what will.
Devoted avocado lovers unite! Please share and encourage others to eat an avocado per day — by doing so, you could save a life!