Avocados have become trendy, but it's undeniable how they're so delicious. The versatile, fresh, soft fruit is used in many recipes and can be enjoyed at any time of day with many meals. They also give a long list of advantages that make them good food for weight loss.
But because avocados are considered to possess a ton of fat and are high in calories, many are concerned about what avocados do to the body - and we're looking well beyond them just helping you lose weight.
Avocados aid in regulating body cholesterol
In a recent study conducted by Penn State University, researchers demonstrated that avocados have an added advantage that helps lower your LDL cholesterol which is often referred to as your "bad cholesterol."
Since avocados are full of "good fat," they will help your body consume nutrients without increasing the body's LDL levels linked with consuming meat or saturated fat. When you experience high cholesterol, add avocados to your diet.
Avocados are rich in fiber
High fiber foods help to decrease appetite and the risk of hypertension and reduce cholesterol. Even though they are high in carbohydrates, avocados rev the metabolism and are keto-friendly.
A 3.5-ounce avocado contains 7 grams of dietary fiber, and you consume 27 percent of your recommended daily fiber (25 grams for women 38 grams for men) by consuming one average-sized avocado. This also has 12 grams of carbohydrates (up to 2 grams of nets) and 21 grams of healthy fat. Consider adding avocado as a replacement for cream to your salads, buddha bowls, chocolate mousse, and of course, enjoy a bowl of guacamole.
Avocados are loaded with potassium
You'll have more luck eating avocados for potassium as a 3.5-ounce avocado has 708 milligrams of potassium or 14 percent of your recommended daily allowance, and according to Healthline, bananas have 422 milligrams or 10 percent of your recommended daily allowance.
Consuming a high potassium diet helps to maintain healthy levels of blood pressure and the retention of water that protects the blood against stroke and prevents osteoporosis and kidney stone.
Avocados boost the immune system
Avocados are highly nutritious and antioxidants that help preserve healthy, vital organs and improve the immune system. Avocados constitute a great source of vitamin E.
An NIH study suggests that vitamin E can help boost the immune response during aging and proposed reducing the oxidative damage that can lead to cancer. The study said vitamin E could also help relieve asthma symptoms and help the body recover after a hard workout session.
So, have you had your avocado for today?
