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Avocado is a very unique, tasty, and nutritious fruit. You can call it a superfruit because it is a nutrient-dense food. It contains many vitamins and minerals. This fruit also provides a substantial amount of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids.
Avocados have so many health benefits. It is good for the skin, hair, nails and can help reduce the risk of many lifestyle conditions.
Health Benefits of Avocado
Improved Digestion
Avocados contain fiber with about 6-7 grams per half fruit. Eating fiber helps to prevent constipation and aids healthy digestion.
Vision
Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals found in the tissues of the eyes. They help to minimize damage to the eyes through their antioxidant properties.
Heart Health
Avocados contain a lot of healthy fat. The monounsaturated fat reduces LDL"bad cholesterol'' while increasing HDL"good cholesterol" levels. This helps to maintain a healthy heart and reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Avocadoes also contain a lot of potassium. Potassium helps with lowering blood pressure and prevent strokes.
Skincare
The oils in avocado can help to nourish, hydrate, and soften the skin thus keeping the skin smooth and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Avocados also contain antioxidants like vitamin E and C which prevent damage from free radicals and reduce the effects of aging on the skin.
Hair and Nails
Avocado contains biotin which aids the growth of hair and nails. It also contains vitamins B and E which protect hair strands from dryness and damage.
One way of getting the benefits of avocados is by incorporating them into your meals. An easy way of doing this is by adding it to your smoothies.
This is a collection of three easy-to-make avocado and banana smoothies you can enjoy today.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup of spinach
1 cup of water
½ a banana
½ avocado
½ cup of mango
Recipe Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender and serve.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
2 ripe bananas
1 avocado
1 cup of milk
Recipe Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender and serve.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of honey
1 ripe banana
1 avocado
1 cup of yogurt
2 oranges(juiced)
Recipe Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender and serve.
