Maybe you don’t eat this, and you’ll be amazed how this can help

Native to Mexico and Central America, the avocado is known for its many health benefits as well as its superb flavor. Here are the reasons why it should be part of your daily diet.

In addition to increase your intake of vitamins and minerals in your body, will reduce long-term risk of various diseases, including some diseases that can be fatal. If you need another reason to start to consume avocados, here’s what all great:

Avocado is rich in carotenoids

Avocado contains a lot of nutrients and carotenoids (especially lutein), which are important in protecting against eye diseases. The fact is that vision weakens with age, but there is something we can do to slow down or even to prevent some eye diseases. A balanced diet that includes at least one avocado a day is the best way to ensure that the body needed carotenoids (of lutein and alpha-carotene to beta-carotene, tocopherol and zeaxanthin). In addition, the avocado has a great taste and easy it can be added to any salad – it’s definitely the best way to increase your daily intake of lutein instead of resorting to supplements.

Avocados are great for lowering cholesterol

As you probably know, there are two types of cholesterol: a ‘good’ cholesterol and ‘bad’ cholesterol. The latter can do damage to your arteries and vital organs if you do not do something to prevent it. Fatty foods and sugars are the main reason for the high levels of bad cholesterol. Fortunately, the bad cholesterol can easily be kept under control if you regularly consume avocados. Consuming avocado will lower cholesterol to be fast, effective and natural way. Avocados will also reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Avocado is the best ally in the fight against excess weight

If you are trying to reduce the number of pounds, there is no easier way than this to start regularly eat avocados. Avocados are rich in fiber, which fills the stomach making you feel satisfied longer time. On average, one medium-sized avocado contains about seven grams of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Fiber is essential for the health of the immune system – especially soluble because it helps the body to break down carbohydrates. Satiety is exactly what the avocado makes the best ally in the fight against excess weight.

Avocado lowers blood pressure

Hypertension is a condition that affects millions of people around the world, unfortunately, is often neglected due to the fact that no symptoms, which means that there are no visible signs. Because of this, many people ignore hypertension until it is too late because by then probably caused extensive damage to the heart, veins and arteries. Avocados can help lower blood pressure in a natural and effective way because it is rich in potassium and magnesium, even more than bananas or kiwis, which is essential for the treatment of hypertension.

Avocados will improve blood flow and is good for brain health

These two aspects are related to each other since the brain is healthy if the blood flow as it should be. However, reduced blood circulation is a common problem for many people nowadays. Avocados can improve blood flow despite containing fats that have a high calorie index. This is why avocados are recommended for adults and older people because it can prevent or at least slow down the decline in cognitive abilities.

Avocados can lower the risk of breast cancer

The incidence rate of breast cancer has increased in recent years. Fortunately, balanced diet that includes at least half an avocado a day can reduce the risk of breast cancer due to the high content of monounsaturated oleic fatty acids, vitamin E and lutein. Not only is the avocado is rich in carotenoids, but also helps the body absorb carotenoids other fruits and vegetables. Avocado is one of the ‘super food’ that affects the prevention of prostate cancer. Vitamin E acts to slow the progression of this potentially deadly disease.

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