Avocado is a unique fruit rich in healthy nutrients and fats. It adds softness and a pleasant texture to any dish. Marie Claire magazine writes about other unique features of avocados and their health benefits.
1. Protection for the heart Monounsaturated, or "healthy" fats, which are found in large quantities in avocados, have a beneficial effect on heart health, reducing the risk of heart attacks and the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. In addition to unsaturated fats, avocados also contain some antioxidants that effectively prevent inflammation and oxidative stress (cell damage due to excessive oxidation) in blood vessels.
As a result, by consuming one avocado daily, you can significantly improve blood flow and the condition of your cardiovascular system in general. 2. Weight loss How can such a fat-rich product help you lose weight? After all, fat is the main culprit of extra pounds.
However, scientists have proven that avocados really help to lose weight: due to their high fat and fiber content (approximately 14 g per fruit), you feel completely satiated after eating them, and this saves you from the obsessive desire to snack throughout the day. For example, a study published in the Nutrition Journal found that people who were chronically overweight lost their desire to snack for almost five hours after adding only half an avocado to their daily diet. 3.
Reduced risk of diabetes Recent scientific research suggests that avocados are the best thing that nature has com.
