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Helps prevent heart diseases : According to World Health Organization (WHO), heart diseases are the most common cause of death in the world. These heart diseases are triggered by cholesterol, triglycerides, inflammatory markers, blood pressure and other factors. According to the National Institutes of Health, USA, Avocado helps in reducing the cholesterol level and reduce blood triglyceride level by 20%. You can easily include avocado in your low-fat diet.
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Enables you to absorb nutrients from other plant foods : Some of the plant-based foods are fat-soluble, i.e. they need to be combined with fats in order to be consumed. Avocado brings those fats (oleic acid) into the diet helping better nutrient consumption of the plant-based food. You can use avocado oil in salads to increase these fat intakes.
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Sheds off your extra kilos : With so many nutrients packed in so little fruits, the rate of meals decreases, leading to weight loss. High in fibre and low in carbs, avocado is the best example of what to eat while trying to lose some pounds.
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Helps solve blood pressure issues : An average avocado of 100grams contains 14% of potassium, which is much higher than an average banana. According to the National Institutes of Health, US, potassium is linked with reducing blood pressure and the risk of heart attack,stroke and kidney failure.
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Protects your eyes : The high amount of antioxidants like carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, in avocado, reduces the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. According to the National Institutes of Health, USA, Avocado also helps in absorption of anti-oxidants from other food items too.