Monday, September 23, 2013

Avocado


I just love avocados; they are one of my favorite fruits. My favorite way to eat on is to smash it on toast and put salt on top. 
Here is some good info on avocados.
1. Prevents Prostate, Breast and Oral Cancers - Researches have shown that avocado helps in preventing the development of breast cancer thanks to its oilic acid content. Moreover, owing to the presence of certain compounds, avocado fruit has found to be very effective in seeking out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral-cancer cells and obliterate them without doing any harm to the healthier ones. In addition, it is also known for inhibiting the growth of prostate cancer.

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Eye Health - Eye health is another health benefit, avocado offers. It contains more of carotenoid lutein as compared to any commonly consumed fruit. Lutein prevents any eye-related disorders by offering protection against macular degeneration and cataracts.

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Regulates blood cholesterol level - Avocado helps in regulating blood cholesterol level because of its high beta sitosterol content. It is shown to reduce cholesterol as well as phospholipid levels to almost 20% if consumed on a daily basis.

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Heart Health - Avocados are extremely helpful when it comes to maintaining a hale and hearty heart. They are rich in folate – an ingredient essential for a healthy, problem free heart. One cup is enough to satisfy your body’s 23% of the daily folate requirement alone. Additionally, monounsaturated fats, glutathione, and vitamin E in the avocado are also very beneficial for human heart.

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Better Nutrient Absorption - Avocados are found to be very effective in boosting the absorption of certain nutrients plus they also improve human digestive system. Likewise, it also helps preventing constipation and facilitates immediate weight lose.

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Glutathione Source - Avocados are a rich source of glutathione, an antioxidant important in preventing aging, cancers, and heart disorders. Furthermore, the abundance of vitamin E makes it an amazing ingredient to keep numerous health issues bay.

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Beauty benefits of avocado fruit - Avocado is an excellent natural way to nourish and stock up your body without any abrasive chemicals. Essential and extra virgin avocado oil has long been used in beauty products such as hair conditioners, moisturizers, cleanses and facials etc. This is all because they are a rich source of several essential nutrients that relive and moisturize your skin.

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Clean Skin - Avocados are filled with vitamin A which helps purging off any dead skin cells. The glutamine amino acid present in avocados cleanses your skin and offers it enough protection against harsh environmental factors.