AVOCADO HEALTH & NUTRITIOUS BENEFITS – Well-Being Wednesday
- SLIMher
- Jul 14, 2015
- 3 min read
Despite hardly having good avocadoes in Thailand, especially at the moment, I’m going to talk about the amazing health and nutritive benefits you can get from them while on SLIMher Nutrition Plan.
I still haven’t figured out how to make them ripe nicely…. I rarely cut them on the right time here…. I’m buying them hard as a rock. I have tried many tricks…. From fridge (to last longer) on the kitchen counter near a window…. wrapped into aluminum, or in craft bag…. I always mess it up… It’s either still hard…. Or way too much riped….
So if you have a trick that works well! Please share it with us in the comments below:
1. High in fiber.
Eating one medium avocado will provide your body with approximately half of its recommended daily serving of fiber.
2. High in potassium.
Potassium is important for muscle control, nerve function, and maintaining electrolytes. It’s also been linked with reducing blood pressure and reducing risk of kidney stones.
3. Lowers bad cholesterol.
Several research studies have indicated that a diet consisting of avocado may reduce bad cholesterol levels. One study showed that one week of an avocado-rich diet decreased bad cholesterol levels by 22%.
4. Raises good cholesterol. That same study showed that an avocado-rich diet resulted in an 11% increase in HDL – good cholesterol.
5. Regulates blood sugar levels.
The monounsaturated fat in avocados has been found to reverse insulin resistance, while also slowing down digestion – two factors that are important to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
6. Reduces risk of stroke.
It contain Folate (or Folic acid), and it has also been found to reduce the risk of stroke. One study found that prolonged increased folate intake, especially in people who are folate-deficient, could indeed decrease the risk of stroke.
7. Protects against eye disease.
Avocados are an excellent source of lutein, a carotenoid that protects against age-related eye diseases.
8. Improves nutrient absorption.
The monounsaturated fat found in avocados helps your body absorb essential carotenoids commonly found in fruits and vegetables.
9. Prevents birth defects.
One medium avocado provides your body 23% of its recommended daily serving of folate ¬– commonly referred to as folic acid – which has been proven to help prevent certain birth defects.
10. Promotes healthy bones.
The vitamin E found in avocado is a key to ensuring proper bone growth, as well as maintaining proper bone density.
11. Anti-inflammatory.
Flavonoids and polyphenols in avocado have been found to reduce inflammatory disorders, like arthritis.
12. Strengthens immune system.
Glutathione, “the mother of all antioxidants”, is found in avocado, and is known to boost your body’s immune system.
13. Slows aging.
Glutathione, in addition to all of the other antioxidants packed into each bite of avocado, is also linked to slowing down the aging process, helping you look younger for longer.
14. Lose weight.
The fiber in avocado alone helps in regulating your digestive system and making you feel fuller longer. But the oleic acid in avocado adds to that prolonged sense of fullness by activating the part of your brain that makes you feel full.
15. Nourishes skin.
The healthy fats, vitamins, and fiber in avocados make the fruit great at protecting and nourishing skin. It also helps enhance complexion. Avocado has also been used to treat certain skin conditions.
More informations on the website below:
http://draxe.com/avocado-benefits/?utm_source=DrAxe.com+Newsletter&utm_campaign=13e7907387-Is+Palm+Oil+as+Good+as+Coconut+Oil%3F&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c497e2bf69-13e7907387-276421613&mc_cid=13e7907387&mc_eid=7ffa579bdb
Keep an eye on Saturday’s post I will be sharing a nice recipe to have as an aperitif at home ;-) Or just like a topping on a fish or piece of Chicken on a M5.
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