BENEFITS OF AVOCADO
Posted on: 27/Jun/2015 2:52:56 PM
Avocado is the wonder fruit. Now readily available in stores, avocados can be prepared in a cooked dish or eaten plain. This yummy fruit can also be used as a spread on bread. Here are some health benefits of avocados.
ARTHRITIS: Avocado’s anti inflammatory properties help relive pain the joints. It contains high levels of monounsaturated fats, phytosterols and antioxidants like vitamin E, vitamin C and a variety of carotenoids which help in pain relief.
HEART HEALTH: Avocados contain many heart healthy ingredients. Monounsaturated oleic acid is known to control bad cholesterol (LDL) while increasing the healthy cholesterol (HDL). They also have vitamin E, folate, potassium, phytosterols and dietary fibre which are all heart friendly.
DIABETES: The same oleic acid that helps the heart helps to control diabetes as well. In addition, avocados contain Vitamin C hat strengthen blood vessels and capillaries and improve immune function for diabetes.
WEIGHT LOSS: Monounsaturated fatty acids help slowly burn energy using the stored fat in the body. Snacking on an avocado fills the stomach while having immense beneficial effects on the body.
