Benefits Of Avocado: 5 More Reasons To Love The Fruit
Boasting of some 20 minerals and vitamins, avocados are one of the most nutritious fruits known to mankind. In fact, its high nutritive profile has also earned the fruit the title of 'The Olive Oil Of The Americas". Here are some more benefits of avocados you may not have known.
It is creamy, it is rich and it is earthy; avocados are our favourite picks when it comes to dips, desserts and salads. Also called the 'makkhan fal' in India, avocados have a high-fat content and is yet considered as one of the healthiest fruits you can add to your diet. Yes you heard us, this 'fatty' fruit can in fact even aid weight loss. This is because avocados are loaded with good monounstaurated oils (MUFA), that do not pile up calories, instead, they help lubricate joints and lower blood pressure. Boasting of some 20 minerals and vitamins, avocados are one of the most nutritious fruits known to mankind. In fact, its high nutritive profile has also earned the fruit the title of 'The Olive Oil Of The Americas". Here are some more benefits of avocados you may not have known.
Avocado Health Benefits
1. Anti-inflammatory properties
Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory properties, which help relieve arthritis pain. It is also a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help lubricate joints and further relieve joint pains. According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, "The fats of this fruit are unique. They include phytosterols, plant hormones such as campesterol, beta-sitosterol, and stigmasterol, that help keep inflammation under control. It also contains polyhydroxylated fatty acids (PFAs), which are anti-inflammatory".
2. Regulates Blood Pressure
Avocados may do wonders in keeping your blood pressure levels in check too. Avocados are good source of potassium and are low in sodium, which helps keep your blood pressure stable. A stable blood pressure helps stave off the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Avocados help regulate blood pressure
In addition to being a healthy bet for blood pressure patients, avocados are also a rich source of antioxidants and monounsaturated fats which help keep the heart healthy and reduce the risk of stroke. Eating avocado can also regulate LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as blood triglycerides.
Avocados are also a rich source of antioxidants and monounsaturated fats
4. Boosts fertility
According to the book Healing Foods, avocados help in boosting fertility and better the chances at conceiving too. It is also linked to increasing the success of IVF Treatment.
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Avocados help in boosting fertility and better the chances at conceiving too.
5. Good for eyes
Including avocados in your diet may help improve eyesight. Avocados are loaded with beta-carotene and antioxidants which are beneficial for eyes. They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin; both of these nutrients help maintain good eyesight, night vision and minimise damage from ultraviolet light. The high amount of vitamin A, also helps reduce the risk of macular degeneration that develops with old age. The monounsaturated fatty acids in avocados, help in better absorption of beneficial fat-soluble antioxidants, such as beta-carotene too.
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Including avocados in your diet may help improve eyesight
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