Avocado is a delicious fruit with many health and beauty benefits, due to its high content of antioxidants and health-promoting vegetable oils.
It can be rich in fats, but these are the so-called “good” fats, which are beneficial to health, while its interior is rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Lowers cholesterol: It is rich in plant sterols, which block the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin C, folic acid and zinc. It also contains more potassium than bananas.
- Reduces the risk of heart disease: Studies have shown that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated ones, such as those contained in avocados, reduces the risk of heart disease more than reducing total fat intake.
- Reduces the risk of cancer: The beneficial monounsaturated fats it contains, help the body better absorb anti-cancer antioxidants, such as lycopene (tomatoes) and β-carotene (carrots, sweet potatoes).
- Stabilizes blood sugar levels: The good fats of avocado slow down digestion while the soluble fiber it contains stabilizes blood sugar levels, fighting insulin resistance.
- Helps maintain healthy hair: Moisturizing hair with avocado strengthens it by enriching it with protein.
- Improves digestive health: Avocado fiber helps balance gut bacteria, increasing the good and reducing harmful bacteria that cause disorders.
- Improves cognitive function: Good fatty acids are vital for maintaining the health of the central nervous system, reproductive system and cognitive processes.
Weight | 0.150 kg |
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