Avocados

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erinlindsay
erinlindsay Posts: 65
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Avocados... How good are they for you? and Why?? What do they do for you?

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  • michlingle
    michlingle Posts: 797 Member
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    Avocado is one of the most recommended fruits as well as a food for bodybuilding and medicine for cholesterol-related heart diseases.

    Also, did you know that avocado or an avocado extract is good for prevention or treatment of “breast cancer” as well as “prostate cancer”? Some information states that a toxin found in avocado can kill cancer cell. However, the toxin mentioned here is not identified completely. Scientists believe that the toxin has a great effect on the myocardium (heart muscle tissue) as well as on tissues of the lactating mammary gland.
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    Creamy rich avocado is considered the world's healthiest fruit, because of its nutrient contents such as vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, and reasonable calories in it.

    Avocados contain “oleic acid”, a monounsaturated fat that may help lower cholesterol.

    Avocado is a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Adequate intake of potassium can help guard against circulatory diseases, like high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke.

    Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. One cup of avocado has about 23% of the Daily Value for folate, a nutrient important for heart health.

    Another study showed that individuals who consume folate-rich diets have a much lower risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke than those who do not consume much of this vital nutrient.

    Not only avocado has a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids including oleic acid, which has recently been shown to offer significant protection against breast cancer, but it is also a very concentrated dietary source of the "carotenoid lutein". It also contains measurable amounts of related carotenoids plus significant quantities of vitamin E.

    A few slices of avocado in salad, or mixing some chopped avocado into salsa will not only add a rich, creamy flavor, but will greatly increase your body's ability to absorb the health-promoting carotenoids that vegetables provide.

    Compared to other fruits or vegetables such as carrots and spinach, just a slice of avocado improves your body's ability to absorb carotenoids.
  • scaredofcoasters
    scaredofcoasters Posts: 90 Member
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    I need to add more avocados to my diet now...
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
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    it also has omega 3 which is good for you
  • erinlindsay
    erinlindsay Posts: 65
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    thanks ... what about for weight loss? any benefits?
  • sixtyinchesoffury
    sixtyinchesoffury Posts: 321 Member
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    my fave!!! as for weight loss i find that if i use it to replace mayo or cheese it's better for me. also the healthy fat in it keeps you

    fuller longer. avocados are the bomb!!
  • TwentyTen
    TwentyTen Posts: 585
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    I absolutely love them. Often have one with salsa for lunch. Does seem to hold me over rather well until dinner. YUM. Never thought of using it as a substitute for mayo. They don't keep very long at all unfortunately. Would love to hear if anyone has any tips on keeping them fresh once cut open.
  • AlyssaStarr
    AlyssaStarr Posts: 11
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    Avocado is amazing! I will take 1/2 an avocado and spread it on the bread of my sandwich to replace mayo. It's so yummy and quite tasty with turkey breast, sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers etc. Definitely a good fat for you!
  • sparklebritches
    sparklebritches Posts: 46
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    Adding lemon juice and wrapping the top closely in plastic wrap whole or pressing the wrap down on top of the guacamole will help get you one more day out of it. I've also read that leaving the seed will also help preserve it.
  • TwentyTen
    TwentyTen Posts: 585
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    Adding lemon juice and wrapping the top closely in plastic wrap whole or pressing the wrap down on top of the guacamole will help get you one more day out of it. I've also read that leaving the seed will also help preserve it.

    Oh I will have to try that. TY

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