Avocado, the fruit of magic for body health

Avocado benefits for body health

Avocado is a favorite of many people. Besides having a delicious flavor, avocado which has a soft texture is also rich in benefits. In fact, besides avocado also has a high fat content with an abundance of nutrients.

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In fact, according to nutritionists in San Diego, Laura Flores, avocado is a fruit that is high in omega 3 fatty acids and contain good fats in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. In addition, unsaturated fats found in avocados also can lower cholesterol and improve heart health.

Not only that, the avocado is also a fruit that contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin K, and fiber which may help digestion so smoothly. In fact, the avocado is also high in magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.

Well, here are some nutritional facts and benefits contained in the avocado according to the U. S Food and Drug Administration: 

Healthy heart

Avocados are high in polyunsaturated fats can reduce blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, high levels of the amino acid homocysteine are associated with a higher risk of heart disease. However, vitamin B6 and folic acid contained in the avocado fruit may also help to control it.

Lowering cholesterol

Avocados can increase good cholesterol that works can lower bad cholesterol in the body. In fact, a study conducted by the Archives of Medical Research in 1996 found that patients with hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) and eating avocados for one week experienced a 22 percent reduction in bad cholesterol and a 11 percent increase good cholesterol in the body.