So
why all these sweet stories about Avocados...
While
avocados have a high caloric count (one avocado is 320 calories), the various
nutrients and “healthy” fats make it a must-eat. Some call the avocado the
alphabet fruit because of all the vitamins it contains. One avocado provides
your body with vitamins A, C, E, K and B6, rich
amounts of foliate, magnesium and potassium. The fruit, sometimes called an
alligator pear, also contains high levels of soluble fiber, which helps to lower
bad cholesterol. Along with an enormous amount of
potassium and “healthy” fat. Perhaps the biggest health benefit of avocados is
that by adding avocado to certain foods, you can improve your absorption of
nutrients. This means that when you combine other fat burning foods with
avocado, you can improve your nutrient absorption up to 400%! Avocados can also
reduce the signs of aging, regulate blood sugar and improve eye health.
The
fat content of an avocado provides protection against heart diseases. The oleic
acid in Avocado fruits, improves cardiovascular health. Oleic acid is the
primary fatty acid in avocados. Many people now take supplements in
order to consume more omega-3 fatty acids to lower their risk of heart disease.
Avocadoes are rich in omega-3, delivering 160 milligrams per cup of
alpha-linolenic acid. Avocadoes provide all 18 essential amino acids necessary
for the body to form a complete protein. Unlike the protein in steak, which is
difficult for most people to digest, avocado protein is readily absorbed by the
body because avocadoes also contain fiber. If you are trying to cut down on
animal sources of protein in your diet, or if you are a vegetarian or vegan
seeking more protein, avocadoes are a great nutritional ally to include not merely
as an occasional treat, but as a regular part of your diet.......
Half of a Hass avocado
contains 4.6 grams of dietary fiber, 19.5 milligrams of magnesium, and 345
milligrams of potassium and 5.5 grams of sodium. Its vitamin makeup includes 43
micrograms of vitamin A, 6 milligrams of vitamin C, 1.3 milligrams of vitamin
E, 14 micrograms of vitamin K1, 60 milligrams of folate and significant amounts
of other B-complex vitamins, including B-12, niacin and choline. Its primary
phytochemicals include lutein, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and phytosterols.
MUFAs account for 72 percent of the fatty acids in avocado oil, polyunsaturated
fatty acids make up 13 percent and saturated fatty acids make up the remaining
15 percent.
Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein, the
so-called bad cholesterol, are widely associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease but avocado fruit pulp is effective in lowering LDL
levels because it demonstrates high antioxidants properties.
To
better understand the mechanisms involved in avocado’s reputed ability to
inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, a team of Ohio State University
researchers conducted in-vitro tests of avocado extract against malignant and
premalignant oral cancer cells. Reporting their findings in the June 2011 issue
of “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications,” they said they were
able to isolate two aliphatic acetogenins they believe to be responsible for
avocado’s anticancer properties. Aliphatic acetogenins are organic compounds
that target adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, an energy-transporting substance
that cells need to grow and spread.
In addition to their high
levels of skin-healthy MUFAs, avocados contain a fair amount of biotin, a
B-complex vitamin that helps keep skin hydrated from the inside out, according
to dermatologist Ava Shamban, author of “Heal Your Skin.” In explaining the skin-beneficial
properties of MUFAs, Shamban points out that these fatty acids promote the
formation of ceramides, which are lipid molecules that help to plump up skin
and keep it healthy. The dermatologist includes avocado among her select group
of “superskin foods.”
To learn more, the Hass Avocado Board
(HAB) is supporting clinical research to investigate various health effects of
avocado consumption, particularly its benefits for cardiovascular disease,
weight management, diabetes, and its ability to enhance your body's absorption
of nutrients.
This is true Avocados can change
your life.. As we worried about GST let us also worry about Avocados benefits.
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