Just what is so
amazing about this pear shaped alligator looking fruit? Yes. It's a
fruit. It grows on a tree and contains a pit. Avocados provide
almost 20 vitamins and minerals, are low in sugar, high in fiber and
have a mild buttery flavor that makes them very versatile for use in
dips, spreads, smoothies and a variety of recipes!
According
to Medical News today, avocados contain
the phytochemicals
lutein and zeaxanthin, which
are essential to eye health. It
contain twice the amount of potassium as a banana, which helps
control blood pressure, and folate which
is important during pregnancy and helps lower the risk of breast
cancer. Avocados are also naturally high in fiber, which is very
important in maintaining a healthy intestinal tract. I don't know
about you, but I would rather eat an avocado than choke down a glass
of Metamucil
any day!
It
contains a whole alphabet soup of vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6. The
avocado is high in monounsaturated (the healthy kind) fat, which
helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, regulate blood pressure
and insulin levels, reduce risk of
stroke and help maintain a healthy
heart. It also contains powerful antioxidants, which help fight
cancer causing free radicals and helps keep us all younger looking!
According
to several home remedy and natural websites, avocados can even help
fight bad breath because it has all that fiber to clean out the
intestines, which are the cause of a coated tongue and bad breath.
Goodbye, Metamucil!
Due
to its thick skin, avocados are one fruit that you don't have to buy
organic and are usually pretty inexpensive. Avocados can be
purchased at any stage and left to ripen on a counter. Once it is
soft to the touch, peel and eat or refrigerate until ready to eat. I
keep these bad boys on hand all the time...they are pretty amazing!
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