Given its high calorie content, the avocado must be one of the fruits that gets less press, along with grapes and bananas. But all those people who make diets to lose weight immediately rule it out. But in reality, since it only amounts to a sweet potato or a medium-sized potato, it does not have as many as was thought.
Conversely, because of their abundance of nutrients, avocados are grown throughout the world. This vegetable retains all of its vitamins and minerals without the need for cooking. Eating 100 grams of avocado per day guarantees that we will get 100% of the vitamin D we require or 20% of the proteins and minerals our bodies require.
The avocado can be consumed by anyone of any age and is especially recommended for athletes, pregnant women, who are breastfeeding and older adults.
It is ideal to be consumed by people with cardiovascular problems; not only because it contains potassium and magnesium, but at the same time its low sodium content favors hypertensive people. Its monounsaturated fats reduce the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the blood and increase the production of “good”, which is responsible for eliminating harmful waste through the liver.
But at the same time, avocado leaves can also be useful. Prepared in infusion, they stimulate milk production in women who are breastfeeding, as well as being advised to alleviate certain gynecological problems.
Other Benefits of Avocado:
-Good against cholesterol
Because avocado contains 70% monounsaturated fatty content, rich in oleic acid, this fruit helps maintain HDL (good cholesterol) levels in the blood and lowers bad cholesterol, “LDL” and triglycerides.
Avocado reduces the risk of heart disease, so it is very good to keep the heart healthy, also thanks to its contents of fatty acids, works for the prevention of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis.
-The avocado is rich in antioxidants
Contains vitamin E and glutathione, which are very good antioxidants capable of neutralizing the action of free radicals, in addition to this prevents high blood pressure, diabetes and even its consumption is recommended in the fight against cancer. It has large amounts of B vitamins, which help the proper functioning of the nervous system.
It should be noted that: When the body is deficient in Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, this manifests with the condition of anxiety, insomnia, depression and other nervous disorders.
And what other benefits can the avocado bring us?
The avocado can also provide a good amount of fiber that is able
to satisfy the appetite and at the same time combat constipation. We can
also mention that the avocado is a fruit that is poor in sodium, which
prevents the retention of liquids in the body.
Provides vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which are essential for muscle contraction, maintain water balance inside and outside the cell, the good condition of the arterial walls, and also helps improve the immune system.
HOW TO EAT IT?
You can combine it with all kinds of salad, but be careful not to add mayonnaise or other dressings, as this would increase the caloric value.
