It is common knowledge that the pulp of a ripe avocado is as good as its taste is pleasant, since only enough to add a little salt to enjoy it. Besides the benefits to our health avocados are extraordinary.
Benefits of avocado for healthy body
The avocado contains:
• It is a rich source of vitamin E, A, B1, B2, B3, B6, D and some vitamin C.
• Minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus.
• It also contains riboflavin, niacin, biotin and folic acid.
Benefits – Properties of avocado on health:
• Very good food for diabetics due to its capacity balancing blood sugar.
• Ideal for physical effort.
• Vitamin C and E are antioxidants and help prevent free radical damage, which may develop certain cancers.
• Potassium helps control blood pressure and maintain a regular heart rhythm and a healthy nervous system.
• Vitamin B6 is needed for nerve function. Low levels of it may be associated with nausea during pregnancy.
• Like olive oil, avocados contain a high level of monounsaturated fatty acids, which reduce cholesterol in the blood.
• Those who have trouble controlling your weight should be eaten in small quantities, as each avocado contains on average about 300 calories.
• The avocado is also moderate in protein.
• In some varieties, 80% of calories come from fat.
