The Amazing Health Benefits Of Avocado

Avocado

                                          

Avocado has amazing health benefits that are often neglected. The avocado has its origin from Puebla Mexico and is classified under the flowering plant family Lauraceae. They are cultivated in tropical climates throughout the world. They are produced as a green-skinned, pear-shaped fruit that ripens after harvesting.

Avocados are rich in unsaturated fat and can be said to be helpful in weight loss. They also have a rich supply of fiber, vitamins and minerals which makes them beneficial to overall health.

The Health Benefits Of Avocado

Rich In Protein

The avocado contains all the eight (8) Amino acids that combine with other amino acids produced by the body to form protein. There about 22 different Amino acids that combine together in various sequences to form protein.

Oleic

Various studies have shown that oleic acid can prevent breast cancer. The avocado contains high quantity of oleic acid

Lutein

Lutein is an antioxidant that helps prevent cataract and macular degeneration. No other commonly consumed fruit contain carotenoid lutein more than avocado. Take them for the sake of your eye.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a very important mineral for overall health. Every organ in the body needs this mineral. It is part of the minerals that make up of the teeth and bones. It contributes to energy productions, activates enzyme as well as regulates the level of potassium, copper, calcium, zinc, vitamin D and other important minerals in the body. The avocado is a very rich source of magnesium.

Fiber

Fiber is very imported in digestive health. The avocado contains a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber.

Vitamin E and B6

Vitamin E helps protect against many diseases and to maintain overall health.

Vitamin B6 is essential for the nervous system, red blood cell, teeth and gum. The avocado is a very rich source for both.

Skin Care

The avocado yields a rich and deep-penetrating oil packed with vitamins and minerals used in herbal skin car. Its roles in skin care include

-          - Sterolin that helps reduce age spots and scars

-          - Helps to relieve the dryness and itching of eczema and psoriases

-          - Increases the amount of collagen in the skin

-          - Helps in the regeneration and rejuvenation of the skin.