6 reasons why avocados should be included in diet

Unlike other fruits, avocados have multiple benefits in the body, such as controlling hypertension, heart stroke, kidney problems, etc.

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Best 6 reasons why avocados should include in your diet
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Avocado is a single-seeded fruit which has got a distinct type of flavour. This fruit is used to prepare varieties of dishes which include salsa, salad, dips, and milk-shakes. Unlike other fruits which are rich in carbohydrates, avocado contains more of healthy fats that have a positive impact on the heart.

This single-seeded fruit is mostly found in South Central Mexico. It is potentially rich in healthy fats.
Avocado has got two other names, which is Persia Americana and Butter fruit.

There are top six reasons why you should make avocados a part of your regular diet.

Enriched in potassium

This humble fruit is rich in potassium. Since potassium is a key element required for regaining muscle strength, avocados help in keeping hypertension, heart problems, and stroke and kidney disease at bay.

This fruit also regulates ner the ous system and enhances the body's metabolism.

More nutritious elements and minerals

Avocados are extremely rich in nutritious elements necessary for the development of the body. It is a source of nearly 20 types of minerals and vitamins, such as folate, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, K. These are necessary for the effective function of the body.

Control overweight or aid weight loss

Since avocados are enriched in fibre and contain low crabs, these help to reduce weight and at the same time improves metabolic health. It comprises of soluble as well as insoluble fibre, and the soluble fibre is potentially good for bacteria present in our intestine, helping in digestion.

Anti-oxidant to protect eyes

In order to effectively improve eye health, two fundamental nutrients are required, which include Lutein and Zeaxanthin. These nutrients are found in avocados.

Eating avocados helps to reduce the risk of cataracts and improves eyesight.

Prevent symptoms of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a joint inflammation which occurs due to cartilage degeneration. However, researchers have found that using oils which are extracted from the avocados and soya-beans would relieve the major symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA).

Fight prostate cancer

According to studies, numerous nutrients contained in avocados help in countering prostate cancer. They also aid in reducing the side-effects that chemotherapy imposes on some cells.

This article was first published on October 23, 2017
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