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avocados

September 10, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per one single 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving:

  • 160 calories

  • 2 grams of protein

  • 15 grams of healthy fats

  • 9 grams of carbs (7 of those are fiber, so there are only 2 net carbs)

  • Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV)

  • Folate: 20% of the DV

  • Vitamin C: 17% of the DV

  • Potassium: 14% of the DV

  • Vitamin B5: 14% of the DV

  • Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV

  • Vitamin E: 10% of the DV

Why do we love them?

  • Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber and various important nutrients.

  • Avocados are rich in potassium, which supports healthy blood pressure levels. Potassium is an important mineral that most people don’t consume enough of in their day-to-day diets.

  • Avocados and avocado oil are high in monounsaturated oleic acid, a heart-healthy fatty acid.

  • Avocados tend to be rich in fiber, which is believed to have important benefits for weight loss and metabolic health.

  • Numerous studies have shown that eating avocados can improve risk factors of heart disease.

  • One dietary survey found that people who ate avocados had a much higher nutrient intake and a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.

  • Studies have shown that eating avocados or avocado oil with vegetables can dramatically increase the number of antioxidants you take in.

  • Avocados are high in antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, which are very important for your eye health.

  • Some test-tube studies have shown that nutrients in avocados may have benefits in preventing prostate cancer and lowering side effects of chemotherapy.

  • Studies have shown that avocado oil extracts can significantly reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis.

  • Avocados keep you full for a long time, and they’re high in fiber and low in carbs, which may promote weight loss.

  • Avocados have a creamy, rich, fatty texture and blend well with other ingredients. They are also delicious, so it’s easy to add this fruit to your diet.

  • Pro tip: Using lemon juice may prevent cut avocados from browning quickly!

Source: Healthline

 
 

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