WHY YOU SHOULD EAT AVOCADOS.

I went to the market today and I saw a woman selling avocados. She told me “auntie buy na, you know say e good (buy it because it’s healthy). I got home and did my research and I was shocked at the many benefits hidden in this fruit.

Let me run you through it:

It contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, KB5, B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium (it has more potassium content than Bananas which is a fruit that’s high in Potassium) Iron, magnesium, copper. It has no cholesterol or sodium but contains very little saturated fat.

 (Potassium is quite important because it aids healthy blood pressure)

According to research, avocados cuts down cholesterol, triglycerides, reduces LDL cholesterol and improves HDL cholesterol greatly. 

If you have family members who have cancer you should try Avocado because studies have shown that it affects the genes that aid cancer with the help of Oleic Acid which is a major fat found in Avocado. It’s very healthy and doesn’t add to the bad cholesterol (LDL). Oleic Acid is also known to reduce inflammation. 

There are also Avocado Oils and it isn’t affected by oxidation (the process by which a substance mixes with oxygen or loses hydrogen) caused from heat or fire. This is what makes Avocado Oils your number one choice when it comes to cooking. It’s quite healthy and safe.

Another reason why you should eat Avocado is because of the high fibre content. Fibre assists weight loss, deals with rising blood sugar which is one of the main causes of diabetes and many other diseases.

Fibre can be Insoluble and Soluble Fibre (feeds on the friendly bacteria in the intestine) which helps the body work effectively. Both can be found in Avocado.

Studies have shown that Avocado extract mixed with Soybean oil can reduce the signs of Osteoarthritis.

Read: Garlic.

If you’re undergoing chemotherapy, you can try is as research as proven that it reduces the effects as well as limits the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Avocado is high in antioxidant and can help you take in antioxidants from other foods which can help to fight Cataracts and Macular degeneration.

Generally, Avocados help you live a richer and healthier life. It can be used to garnish foods such as salads. I eat it without mixing with any other food and some people use it as bread spread. 

It takes time for Avocados to ripen. How do you know when it’s ripe – it’s very soft. Remove the peel, throw away the seed and eat your delicious, mouth-watering Avocado.

You can also season with garlic or lime.

What are you waiting for?

Go get your Avocado now!