Saturday, August 17, 2013

Avocados - The Most Perfect Food In The World

I love my avocados raw with sugar

Some of the reasons why I'm hook on avocados.

Healthy brain: Avocados - one of the top brain-healthy foods that can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. The folate in avocado contributes to preventing the formation of brain tangles that are considered a factor for Alzheimer's.

Healthy heart: Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats that boost heart health and help lower blood pressure. The monounsaturated fats contain the phytonutrient beta-sitosterol, which was clinically proven to lower LDL and triglyceride blood levels while raising HDL.

Eye health: Avocado contains the carotenoid leutein, an antioxidant that specializes with protecting the eyes from oxidative stress damage leading to poor vision, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Blood pressure: The combination of avocado's high potassium content with omega-3 and oleic acid are beneficial toward reducing blood pressure.

Blood sugar: Avocado's monounsaturated fats can prevent or reverse insulin resistance, a source of type 2 diabetes. The high soluble fiber of avocado helps prevent blood sugar spikes.

Anti-aging: The master antioxidant glutathione supports the liver and the nervous system. It is responsible for replenishing and recycling other antioxidants in the body. It is vital for a strong immune system, and avocado is one of the few foods that contain a considerable amount of glutathione.

Digestion: Nutrients and enzymes in avocado reduce inflammation in the stomach and small intestine's mucous lining. This also improves the body's ability to absorb carotenoids and nutrients.

Cancer: Avocados can help protect against prostate and breast cancers.

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