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5 Amazing Health Benefits of Avocados






Avocado is one of the interesting fruit we have a round. It is rich in fats and calories but with extremely great benefits to the body. If you would like to lower the risk of getting many heart diseases, improve your skin and to lose weight, then avocados should be part of your diet. 

Here are the benefits of Avocados;

1. Weight loss

It is interesting that a high fat content fruit could lead to weight loss. Avocados contain monounsaturated fatty acids which are low burning energy. This prevents them from being stored up in the body tissues. They bring a feeling of satiety and reduce hunger and appetite. Intake of foods with this high amount of fats and low carbohydrates will lead to weight loss.

2. Improves the skin

The monounsaturated fats in avocado are vital in maintaining good moisture levels. This prevents the skin from drying and cracking. Omega-9 fats can additionally assist reduce skin irritation and redness.
Avocado has antioxidants like carotenoids which help protect the skin from wrinkles and other visible signs of aging. Vitamin E in the avocado helps to guard the skin against the sun rays which accelerate the rate of aging. It has also vitamin C which is responsible in creating collagen and elastin for maintaining the skin’s elasticity and firmness.

3. Cardiovascular health                                         

Heart diseases like coronary heart disease are still the most killer diseases in the world. Research has shown that pro-inflammatory omega-6 is the biggest contributor to cardiovascular diseases. Lowering the intake of polyunsaturated fats and increasing the amounts of monounsaturated fats will help reduce these diseases.
Avocado has monounsaturated oleic acid that is known to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and at the same time increase the amounts of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

4. Good for people with diabetics

Diabetic diet should have avocados in it. They are beneficial in reducing the high levels of triglyceride and also may help improve blood glucose levels and improve how insulin functions.
Vitamin C present can help strengthen blood vessels and capillaries and improving the immunity of the diabetics.

Other health benefits of avocado that can help with the condition include its vitamin C for strengthening blood vessels and capillaries and improving immune function.
Vitamin E available in avocados helps to maintain a healthy heart and regulating the blood sugar level.    
   
5. Prevents arthritis

It is a disease caused by joint inflammation and soreness that affects millions of people. Common foods like corn, wheat, milk and sugar are known to worsen the condition. Avocado which is anti-inflammatory is known to reduce the arthritic pain.     
Avocado contain high levels of monounsaturated fats, phytosterols and antioxidants like carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin A that may help reduce inflammation which is a main cause of arthritis.  

With the above benefits, avocados are therefore crucial in body health and should be included once in a while in our diets if not daily.


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