martes, 29 de mayo de 2018

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat An Entire Avocado Every Day

Despite their amazing taste that we simply love, avocados are simply incredibly healthy fruits, and a rich source of numerous vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

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Studies have shown that their consumption improves health in countless ways, so we give you 14 more reasons to consume them on a daily basis:

Impressive nutritional profile

A single serving of an avocado provides over 20 vitamins and minerals, and satisfies the recommended daily values of nutrients as follows: 53% of vitamin K, 33% of vitamin C, 21% of vitamin E, 26% of vitamin B6, 19% of copper, 28% of potassium, 28% of pantothenic acid and 41% of folate.

Healthy fats

The good fats-monounsaturated fats in avocados lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Cholesterol levels

Avocados effectively lower blood triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels, and increase HDL levels.

Aphrodisiac

Avocados are full of saturated fat, which play an important role in the synthesis of testosterone, and thus improve the sex drive, and act as natural aphrodisiacs.

Weight loss

The consumption of avocados provides a feeling of satiety and prevents food cravings, which eventually leads to weight loss.

Blood pressure

Avocadoes are rich in potassium, which regulates blood pressure.

Absorption of nutrients

The addition of avocados to meals that contain fat-soluble nutrients helps their absorption in the body. This is the case with vitamin A, E, K, D, and some antioxidants, like lutein, beta-carotene, and alpha-carotene.

Arthritis

Researchers have found that the extracts from avocado and soybean oil, called Avocado and Soybean unsaponifiables, can effectively relieve the symptoms of arthritis of the bones, known as osteoarthritis.

Eye health

This fruit is rich in zeaxanthin and lutein, which positively affect macular degeneration, and improve eye health.

Pregnancy

Avocadoes are abundant in potassium, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin C, all of which are essential for the baby’s tissue and brain development, as well as the development of the fetus in the early pregnancy stages.

Prevention of diabetes

The consumption of half an avocado daily will help you regulate insulin and blood glucose levels, and lower the risk of diabetes.

Fiber

Avocados are rich in fiber, 25% of which is soluble, and 75 % insoluble.

Fiber lowers blood sugar spikes, leads to weight loss, and lowers the risk of various diseases. The soluble fiber feeds the friendly gut bacteria in the intestine.

Bone health

The regular consumption of avocados strengthens the bones since they are loaded with folate, copper, and vitamin K.