AUGUST 11TH PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN LEO

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NUTRITION SECTION.

8 Avocado Benefits

Avocados should be ranked as one of the top five healthiest foods on the planet. learn about how many avocado benefits there are.

Why should you eat avocados? Avocados are truly an amazing food for many reasons, we know that avocado benefits include critical, healthy monounsaturated fats in addition to much more: various antioxidants, multiple trace vitamins and minerals too.

You may be wondering, is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable? In fact, avocados are actually a fruit. They are great in both savoury and sweet dishes.

New to avocados and unsure of how much to have or how exactly to use them? As you’re going to learn, for a couple hundred calories, avocados make a filling addition to any meal or snack, while providing nutritious heart-healthy fats, about half your day’s fibre, folate, vitamin A, potassium and more. Packed full of essential nutrients, avocado benefits include improved heart health, hormone balance, better digestive health and so much more that we’ll show you below.

Avocado Nutrition Facts

They truly are one of the top superfoods to add to your diet. In fact, I know of few other foods that are so jam-packed with essential nutrients — especially when you consider how great avocados taste! In terms of calories, one medium-size avocado has around 215 total calories. But, don’t let that scare you. Because of the healthy fat, fibre and phytochemical content, this super nutrient-dense food should only help you lose weight.

113 calories

4.6 g dietary fiber

10 grams fat

6 grams carbohydrates

only 0.2 gram total sugar

14 milligrams vitamin K (19 percent DV)

60 milligrams folate (15 percent DV)

6 milligrams vitamin C (12 percent DV)

343 milligrams potassium (10 percent DV)

2 milligrams pantothenic acid (10 percent DV)

0.4 milligram vitamin B6 (9 percent DV)

1.3 milligrams vitamin E (7 percent DV)

19.5 milligrams magnesium (6 percent DV)

 avocados benefits include the following key nutrients:

Monounsaturated fats — Shown to reverse insulin resistance and regulate blood sugar levels, avocados and avocado oil are some of the richest sources of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) in the world! Unlike saturated, or “bad,” fats, MUFAs are actually good for you and help the heart and brain. MUFAs are the main dietary form of fat in the Mediterranean diet, which for decades has been linked to protection against heart disease, cancer, cognitive decline and many other disorders.

Carotenoids — Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that can improve memory and brain activity Oleic acid in turn helps the body with carotenoid absorption. Carotenoids are chemical compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their bright yellow, orange or red colour. Beta-carotene is one of the most common carotenoids. Carotenoid benefits include lowering inflammation, promoting healthy growth and development, and boosting immunity, among others.

Fat-soluble vitamins A, E and K — Our bodies not only require these vitamins to function properly, but they also work together in an integrated way with essential minerals (such as magnesium and zinc) to impact metabolic factors (such as carbon dioxide and thyroid hormone).

Water-soluble vitamins B and C — I’m not sure if you knew this, but B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in your body. This means that you need to replenish them every day. Avocados are one of the better vitamin C foods and sources of B vitamins Important trace minerals (like magnesium, potassium, iron and copper) — One interesting fact many people are unaware of is that you would need to eat two bananas to meet the potassium content in just one whole avocado, which makes avocados an excellent source to prevent low potassium.

Loads of fibre – Avocados contain more soluble fibre than most foods and help stabilize blood sugar levels, facilitate proper bowel regularity and maintain proper weight control.

Protein — Avocados are on the list of top protein foods. Having the highest protein and lowest sugar content of any fruit, avocados offer a unique balance to building lean muscle mass and burning fat.

Antioxidant phytochemicals (such as beta-sit sterol, glutathione and lutein) — To help protect against various diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts, it’s a good idea to eat a diet rich in phytochemicals like avocados. Antioxidant phytochemicals prevent oxidative damage (also called free radicals) that have the power to change DNA and result in cell mutations.

Folate — Because of its high supply of the crucial nutrient folate, avocado benefits include preventing certain birth defects like spinal bifida and neural tube defects. Research has even suggested that folate-rich foods can help prevent strokes!

Phytonutrients (polyphenols and flavonoids) — Anti-inflammatory compounds like phytonutrients are key to reducing the risk of inflammatory and degenerative disorders that can affect every part of the body — including joints, the heart, brain, internal organ systems, skin and connective tissue.

8 Avocado Benefits

Avocados are a nutrient-dense fruit that contain about 20 vitamins and minerals. Given its nutritious make-up, there are many avocado benefits. These include better heart and digestive health; healthy skin, hair and eyes; cancer prevention and weight loss, among others.

1. Improved Heart Health

Avocados (and especially avocado oil) promote heart health by balancing blood lipids because of their fatty acid composition. In terms of their chemical make-up, avocados are about 71 percent monounsaturated fatty acids, 13 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids and 16 percent saturated fatty acids.

Diets that are moderately high in healthy fats — especially monounsaturated fat, or MUFAs — are known to block the development of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries that cuts off blood flow) better than diets that are high in insulin-spiking carbohydrates. On top of containing MUFAs, other factors like high levels of fibre, beta-sit sterol compounds, magnesium and potassium have been shown to help reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure in multiple human studies

2. Lower Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

Essentially, eating avocados helps regulate hormones associated with risk factors for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases, including insulin, triglycerides and cholesterol. Interestingly, up until Nutrition Journal published the results of a survey from 2001–2008, no epidemiological data existed describing the effects avocado consumption has on metabolic disease risk factors Thankfully, we now have a considerable amount of proof that avocados support healing! After evaluating the eating habits of 17,567 adults, researchers discovered some interesting facts:

People who regularly eat avocados also eat a more balanced diet on average than non-avocado consumers.

In fact, “Avocado consumers had significantly higher intakes of vegetables; fruit, diet quality, total fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, dietary fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium; vitamin K, and lower intakes of added sugars.”

Results from the study also showed that body mass index (BMI), body weight and waist circumferences were “significantly lower” while “good cholesterol” HDL levels were higher in people who regularly ate avocados.

All in all, the researchers discovered that avocado consumers were 50 percent less   likely to develop metabolic syndrome than people who don’t normally eat them!

3. Healthy Skin, Eyes and Hair

So, why is avocado good for your skin? Rich in fat-soluble vitamins and monounsaturated fats, avocado benefits also include glowing skin, bright eyes and shiny hair both when eaten or used topically. Truth be told, avocado benefits for skin include possibly being nature’s best moisturizer, especially considering their price tag and that they’re completely free from added synthetic chemicals.

Avocados are a high-antioxidant food that contain lutein, a type of carotenoid that protects eye health and preserves healthy, youthful looking skin and hair. Carotenoids are the group of antioxidant phytochemicals found in veggies like carrots, squash and sweet potatoes that are known for blocking the effects of environmental toxins like pollution and UV light damage.

Research shows that dietary carotenoids provide health benefits related to decreasing the risk of diseases, particularly certain cancers of the skin and age-related eye disorders like macular degeneration. Lutein appears to be beneficial for eye disease prevention because it absorbs the type of damaging blue light rays that enter the eyes and skin, changing DNA and causing free radical damage. Research also shows that adding avocado to a meal helps further carotenoid absorption To promote a healthy, shining complexion, simply rub the inside of an avocado peel on your skin and use avocado oil as your primary moisturizer. Mix in some therapeutic essential oils and you can easily make a cost-effective lotion instead of pouring out money for that store-bought stuff filled with irritating chemicals! Avocado can also be used to make homemade hair masks to replenish, moisture and add shine.

4. Cancer Prevention

Several studies have surfaced recently touting avocado as a cancer-fighting food. The Journal of Nutrition and Cancer published the results of a study, for instance, claiming that the phytochemicals in avocados are so powerful that they could prevent the use of chemotherapy in people with oral cancer

Another reason that avocados are being linked to reduced risks for both cancer and diabetes is their MUFAs. These have been shown to offer better protection against chronic diseases compared to other types of fatty acids because of their ability to lower inflammation. Beta-sit sterol is also highly protective of the prostate and linked to better immune function and lower prostate cancer risk, while carotenoid antioxidants are beneficial for preventing skin cancer — making eating avocados a great way to fight skin cancer with food

5. Help with Weight Loss

Contrary to what most people believe, diets lower in carbohydrates (especially high-glycemic, refined carbs) and higher in healthy fats are known to accelerate weight loss — so if you are looking to lose weight fast, avocados are your friend. Fats are super filling and increase satiety hormones that help you eat less overall. They allow you to go longer between meals without getting hungry and help prevent overeating, snacking and sugar addiction. That’s one reason why increasing MUFAs in the diet is related to better weight management and healthier BMI status. Ever eat a big salad without much dressing, nuts or avocado and feel hungry within a couple hours? That’s because low-fat diets tend to leave you unsatisfied and pose other risks like nutrient malabsorption, insulin spikes, reproductive problems and mood-related issues.

Researchers in charge of a 2005 study sought out to dispel the myth that avocados are fattening and therefore should be avoided in energy-restricted diets. They examined the effects of avocados, a rich source of calories coming from monounsaturated fatty acids, as part of an energy-restricted diet on weight loss, serum lipids and vascular function in overweight and obese subjects.

They found that consumption of 30 grams a day of fat from avocado within an energy-restricted diet didn’t compromise weight loss at all when substituted for 30 grams a day of mixed dietary fats. The diet high in avocado resulted in significant weight loss in addition to other health improvements. Measurements including body mass, body mass index and percentage of body fat decreased significantly in both groups during the study. But only the avocado group experienced positive changes in fatty acid blood serum levels. So, there are clearly avocado benefits for weight loss!  

 6. Better Digestive Health

As you now know, avocados are one of the best fruit sources of fiber. Depending on the size of the avocado, one whole fruit has between 11–17 grams of fiber! That’s more than nearly any other fruit and most servings of vegetables, grains and beans too.

High-fiber foods are important for anyone with digestive tract issue because fiber helps shift the balance of bacteria in the gut, increasing healthy bacteria while decreasing the unhealthy bacteria that can be the root of some digestive disorders. Fiber also helps add bulk to stool, makes it easier to go to the bathroom, and helps pull waste and toxins through the intestines and colon.

Fats are also essential for digestion and nutrient absorption because they nourish the lining of the gut. A low-fat diet can result in constipation or symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a fluctuating disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by abdominal pain and change in bowel habits.

7. Protection from Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

According to a large group of studies, weight maintenance with a MUFA-rich diet improves fasting insulin levels in insulin-resistant subjects. Ingestion of a MUFA-dense food (such as avocado or virgin olive oil) can help decrease glucose and insulin concentrations for hours compared with carbohydrate-rich meals.)

Consumption of dietary MUFAs promotes healthy blood lipid profiles, mediates blood pressure, improves insulin sensitivity and regulates glucose levels, all while preventing obesity, oxidative damage and negative effects on metabolic functions.

8. Better Hormonal Balance and Cognitive Function

Fatty acids play an important role in regulating central nervous system functions, reproductive health and cognitive processed because they impact hormone levels and help balance hormones naturally. As a consequence, your moods are also benefited when you eat enough healthy fats. Eating whole-food, natural fat sources is one key to following an anti-depression diet, while also boosting fertility and your mood, because various neurotransmitters and hormones are synthesized from fatty acids within the diet.

As you can see, avocado health benefits are something everyone should take advantage of. Packed with super power ingredients to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle. 

This I hope has been an informative read and help you be the best you- 

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