
The avocado is a tree native to Mexico and Central America and classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. There are numerous varieties of avocado ranging in color, size, and texture.
Nutritional facts
According to the USDA, one serving (40 grams) contains almost 6 grams of fat, 64 calories, 3.4 grams of carbohydrate, almost 3 grams of fiber, less than a gram of sugar, and almost one gram of protein.
Furthermore, avocados offer nearly 20 minerals and vitamins in every serving, including lutein (which is good for your eyes), potassium (an essential mineral that helps control blood pressure), and folate (which is vital for cell repair and during pregnancy). In addition, thanks to their fat content, you can get good absorption of the carotenoids that the avocados contain.
Health benefits of avocado:
Recent studies concluded that avocados have strong beneficial effects on health. For example, they help to overcome queasiness and nausea during pregnancy since it contains vitamin B6, that is usually associated with reducing vomiting and nausea. Moreover, the glutathione found in avocados has been found to help prevent some kinds of cancers.
More importantșy, it is one of the few fruits that will provide you with "healthy" fats. That means it can help keep your LDL cholesterol levels already in the healthy range, and help lower your risk for cardiovascular diseases. Avocados may help not only lower LDL cholesterol, they may also increase levels of HDL cholesterol.
Avocados benefits for skin health and hair
These omega-9 fats are known to help in lowering skin irritation and redness and are involved in repairing damaged skin cells. The monounsaturated fats in this fruit are also beneficial for improving your skin appearance and tone.
Avocados also beautify skin and hair, giving them vitality and brightness (this is one of the reasons why avocados are used in a variety of cosmetic masks).
Avocado helps in weight loss
Avocados contain more soluble fiber than most plant foods which help stabilize glycemia levels, maintain proper weight control, and facilitate proper bowel regularity.
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