Dip into it! Sip it! Spread it! Bake it!
This go-to super food is beginning to show up across the board in the culinary world. You may be asking how this pear shaped fruit (also called Alligator Pear) native to Mexico and Central America is having so much success.
For starters, it is low in sugar and high in fibre which helps you to remain fuller for a longer period of time. It makes for an excellent ingredient to add to a weight loss program. Avocados are fatty! Yes, this is true but it is monounsaturated fat. Good fat. The oleic acid in the fruit helps to lower LDL (Bad) Cholesterol in your bloodstream. Some of the other vitamins and minerals that avocados have are:
- Potassium: for blood pressure control
- Lutein and Zeaxathin: for healthy eyes
- Folate: for cell repair and production
- Vitamin B6: to help maintain normal function of nerves and produce hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is essential in carrying oxygen in red blood cells to the body’s tissues.
These are only a few of the 20 or so vitamins and minerals that this nutrient packed fruit carries. 50 Reasons to Love Avocados takes you on a total binge of ideas and facts. Enjoy!
♦ It is important to note that people with latex allergies should consult a doctor before integrating avocado into their diets. Another form of allergic reaction to avocados may occur to people who suffer from tree pollen allergy.
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