3 benefits of recommending avocado
Look at three reasons to start adding avocado to your diets for your patients. I'm sure they will thank you.
The avocado is a unique fruit. While most fruit consists primarily of carbohydrates, avocado is high in healthy fats. Numerous studies show that it has powerful health benefits. Here are 3 health benefits of avocado that are backed by scientific research.
1. Avocado is incredibly nutritious
The avocado is the fruit of the avocado, scientifically known as Persea Americana. This fruit is appreciated for its high nutritional value and is added to various dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture. Nowadays, avocado has become an incredibly popular food among people who want to be healthy. It is often referred to as a superfood, which is not surprising given its health properties. There are many types of avocado that vary in shape and color (from pear to round and from green to black). * They can also weigh between 8 ounces (220 grams) and 3 pounds (1.4 kg). The most popular is the Hass avocado. It is often called an “alligator pear,” which is very descriptive. Since it tends to be pear-shaped and has green, rough skin like that of an alligator. The yellow-green inside of the fruit is eaten, but the skin and seeds are discarded. Avocados are very nutritious and contain a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the most abundant nutrients, in a single 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving (3): Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV). Folate: 20% of the DV. Vitamin C: 17% of the DV. Potassium: 14% of the DV. Vitamins B5: 14% of the DV. Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV. Vitamin E: 10% of the DV. It also contains small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin). This comes with 160 calories, 2 grams of protein, and 15 grams of healthy fats. Although it contains 9 grams of carbohydrates. 7 of them are fiber, so there are only 2 “net” carbs, making this a low carb plant food. Avocados contain no cholesterol or sodium and are low in saturated fat. That is why they are favored by some experts who believe that these substances are harmful, which is a debated topic, however.
2. They contain more potassium than bananas
Potassium is a nutrient that most people don’t get enough of. This nutrient helps maintain electrical gradients in your body’s cells and serves several important functions. Avocados are very rich in potassium. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving contains 14% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA), compared to 10% in bananas, which are a typical high-potassium food. * Several studies show that having a high potassium intake is linked to lowering blood pressure. And it is a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
3. Avocado is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids
Avocado is a high-fat food. In fact, 77% of the calories it contains come from fat, making it one of the fattiest plant foods that exist. But they do not contain any type of fat. * Most of the fat in avocado is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that is also the main component of olive oil. And it is believed to be responsible for some of its health benefits. Oleic acid has been associated with reducing inflammation and has been shown to have beneficial effects on cancer-related genes. The fats in avocado are also quite resistant to heat-induced oxidation, making avocado oil a healthy and safe choice for cooking. **I give you 4 Key Practices to grow your practice, but these classes will only be FREE today. CLICK here
