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Avocados benefits

February 27, 2024BlogNutrition

What are the Avocados benefits?

  1. Avocados carry more calories compared to any fruit. One average size Avocado has 731 calories.
    1. In other reference one average size avocado has 200 to 400 calories.
  2. One average size avocado contains:
    1. 240 calories.
    2. 13 grams carbohydrates.
    3. 3 grams protein.
    4. 20 grams of fats.
      1. 15 grams of monounsaturated fats.
      2. 3 grams saturated fats.
      3. 4 grams polyunsaturated fats.
      4. No cholesterol.
    5. 10 grams fibers.
    6. 11 mg sodium.
  3. Avocados have measurable fat contents, with up to 30 grams each; it is half the daily recommended dose for an average adult.
  4. A dietician will recommend adding one avocado every day to improve your health benefits.
Avocados Benefits

Avocados Benefits

What are the Avocado contents?

  1. Folate.
  2. Potassium.
  3. A high amount of fibers.
  4. High contents of monounsaturated fats.
  5. Antioxidants.
  6. Number of nutrients.
    1. The above 3 and 4 are good for diabetics and heart disease patients.

What are the benefits of Avocados for Diabetic patients?

  1. Diabetic patients are recommended to eat more fiber in their diet.
  2. The fat in the avocado will lead to a decline in harmful fats.
  3. Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid). These monounsaturated fats improve the fat level in the body and help to control diabetes.
  4. Patients with diabetes were put on a high-fat diet where avocados provided 40% of calories. It was found that there was a 20% drop in triglycerides.
  5. For diabetic patients eating Avocados, the oleic acid in the avocados helps to lower cholesterol.

What are the Benefits of avocados?

  1. Avocados are rich in healthy fats.
    1. It lowers the cholesterol level.
    2. It lowers the low-density protein (LDL). We know that LDL protein will lead to atherosclerosis.
    3. It increases the high-density protein (HDL), which is protective against heart disease and prevents atherosclerosis.
    4. It will lower triglycerides.
  2. It is a good source of dietary fiber. These fibers will add to the bulk of the stool.
  3. Avocados are full of nutrients like potassium, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B. It also provides small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, and phosphorus.
    1. It gives potassium to the diet. 1/2 of an avocado provides 548 mg of potassium (16% of the daily allowance).
  4. Eating avocados prevents heart attack and stroke and lowers the risk of high blood pressure.
  5. It is a rich source of folates.
    1. Folate adequate amounts in diet will prevent birth defects of the brain and spine.
    2. 1/2 of the avocado contains 57 micrograms of folate (14% of the daily requirement).
    3. Folate is an essential nutrient for keeping nerves functioning correctly.
  6. Antioxidants like carotenoids help to prevent eye problems.
  7. Bone health improves due to the presence of vitamin K, which helps to improve the absorption of calcium and bone mineralization.
    1. An adequate level of vitamin K lowers the chances of fracture.
  8. Skin is moisturized due to the presence of monosaturated fats.
    1. Vitamin C and vitamin E have antioxidant properties that may protect the skin from damage.
Fruit Glycemic load Glycemic index Carbohydrates Fats Calories
Avocado Zero 1 1.9 grams 19.3 grams 190

 

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