For many years humans have recognized the benefits of the divine avocado fruit. You may know this but you don't know what it is that is in the fruit that provides these great effects. Medically there are four things that can be said and explained about the avocado;
Lutein
Avocados provide your body with lutein, necessary to protect
your eyes from age-related eye degeneration.
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| Lutein Molecule... seriously. |
Oleic Acid
Oleic acid improves cardiovascular health as a whole. In
addition to Vitamin B6 and folic acid it controls homocysteine levels which are
linked to increased risk of heart disease.
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| Oleic Acid Molecule |
High Fiber
Avocados contain more natural fiber than any other fruit.
High fiber aids in digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
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| Foods high in dietary fiber |
Antioxidants
Avocados contain the antioxidant “Glutathione”. Glutathione
boosts your body’s immune system and keeps your nervous system healthy.
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| Depiction of foods high in antioxidants |
The Mayan Indians have a saying: “Where avocados grow, hunger or
malnutrition has no friends.”
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