This delicious creamy green fruit is incredibly good for us, according to a study that showed them to have a host of health benefits.
Here are seven good reasons why you need more of this creamy fruit in your diet.
Antioxidant: Vitamins C and E are powerful antioxidants that packed into found in avocados. Vitamin C is vital for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin E protects us from damage from oxidated stress, which comes from things like pollution and sunlight.
Brain Function: The monounsaturated fats in avocados can help keep the brain healthy by reducing your blood pressure, which is linked with cognitive decline.
Heart Health: Avocados contain no cholesterol and as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats can help lower blood cholesterol levels, they are good for our heart health. Furthermore, the potassium in avocados is essential for blood pressure regulation and may help protect against hypertension and stroke.
Energy Levels: Packed with a variety of B vitamins, including thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), and niacin (B3), avocados help your body convert food into energy.
Moods and Stress: Avocados contain vitamins K, E, C, and B. “These are crucial for our mental health. They regulate neurotransmitter levels, which impact on our mood and energy levels,” Lara Hughes, a clinical nutritionist who also has a background in neuroscience, told The Telegraph. “And the magnesium they contain also helps you feel calmer and prevents you from feeling stressed, as does B6,” she adds.
Digestion: Avocado is full of fibre and essential nutrients such as potassium, which helps promote healthy digestive function.
Weight Management: Eating healthy fats helps slow down the process by which your stomach empties, which keeps you full longer than usual and delays the return of hunger. Adding half of an avocado to your meal may significantly boost satiety for up to five hours.