Avocado Benefits

For a few weeks now, more than one person has seen a post on Facebook that says: "It's sad to love without being loved, but it's even sadder to know that there was avocado after having lunch." And who doesn't like avocado? But why? Because avocado, besides being famous for accompanying most salads, is also famous for being very nutritious. 

Do you know exactly what the benefits of avocado are? Here are just a few:

Healthy for eyesight: Thanks to a carotenoid called lutein, avocado absorbs the sun's ultraviolet rays, thus preventing them from damaging the retina. It also protects the eyes against degeneration and the appearance of cataracts.

It has Vitamin E: Avocados are a great source of vitamin E. When you consume this vitamin regularly, your body is fully equipped to protect itself against any disease. In addition, vitamin E also helps revitalize the skin by making it soft and supple thanks to its antioxidant properties.

Keeps your heart healthy: An avocado has a fairly high percentage of folic acid (23%). Folic acid is a vitamin found in green leafy vegetables and its function is to help overall health. During pregnancy, it is always recommended to consume folic acid as it helps the correct formation of the fetus and prevent possible malformations. The healthy fat in avocados combined with vitamin E are good for the heart.

Helps lower cholesterol: Avocado is high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to keep cholesterol levels low. Avocado contains monounsaturated fat (healthy for the body), which reduces LDL cholesterol that is harmful to the body.

Protects oral health: Are you one of those people who likes to take care of their smile? Well, you should know that avocado helps you maintain a bright smile because its compounds help find and destroy oral cancer cells without interfering with other healthy cells!

Increases nutrient absorption: Eating avocado is guaranteed to improve the absorption of certain nutrients. Carotenoids from other fruits and vegetables are absorbed more efficiently when you eat avocado. Some research has shown that even a person who eats avocado increases absorption 5 times compared to someone who doesn't eat it.

Repairs damaged hair: This is perhaps one of the most popular benefits of avocado. It helps repair dull and dry hair, due to the large amount of vitamins and fat it contains.

Now that you know some of the most important benefits that avocado has to offer, don't forget to include it in your meals.

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