10 Reasons Why Avocado Is So Healthy

Avocado is one of my favorite fruits. Avocados are super tasty, in my opinion, and they are also very healthy. This fruit contains all the essential nutrients that we need. Moreover, avocado has been proven to help combat various diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Below I explain what exactly is so healthy about avocados.

Avocados are an excellent source of vitamins B, K, and E. Vitamin B and K ensure a good metabolism and healthy skin. Vitamin K plays an essential role in the growth of our bones so that we maintain good bone density later in life. Vitamin E cannot be produced by the body itself, but you do need it, among other things, for the production of red blood cells and the maintenance of muscle tissue and other tissues.

The mineral content in avocados (think of potassium, calcium, and magnesium) is almost three times as high as in most other fruits. These natural minerals (mineral salts) ensure, among other things, favorable blood pressure and optimum acidity of your body. A magnesium deficiency can lead to various health problems such as muscle complaints, muscle weakness, PMS, menstrual pain, migraine, cold hands and feet, and low libido.

Fiber is incredibly important to maintain the health of the intestines. Avocado is a great source of fiber, including both insoluble and soluble fibers. This combination is not often found in other foods. The insoluble fibers ensure a healthy bowel movement. This cleanses the intestines well, and that reduces the risk of colon cancer. The soluble fiber gives you a feeling of satiety (helps you feel full), so you keep your appetite under control. High-fiber foods such as avocado can also cut your LDL – so-called bad cholesterol.

Monounsaturated fats are good fats and have several health benefits. Avocado is full of them. They can help keep your cholesterol in balance, which reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They also decrease inflammation and can help with weight loss.

There is lutein in avocados. It is a type of carotenoid, a natural pigment that protects against cataracts. It also reduces the risk of macular degeneration: the leading cause of blindness in people over 65 years of age. Avocados contain three times as much lutein as other fruits and vegetables do.

Avocados are not only packed with nutrients; they also help absorb nutrients from other foods. So, by adding avocado to your meal, for example, your salad, your body absorbs many more nutrients.

If you are pregnant, it is recommended to take folic acid, a vitamin that reduces the risk of birth defects. Half an avocado provides almost a quarter of the recommended daily folic acid (folate) intake. In addition, folic acid reduces the risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.

Avocado is actually a complete meat substitute. Besides vitamin B12, it has everything you need if you do not eat meat, namely many healthy fats and proteins.

The combination of all the nutrients in avocado has an anti-inflammatory effect. It helps to prevent or reduce osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

The fibers and potassium in the fruit prevent skin aging. In addition, avocado is packed with vitamin A, which helps purify the skin and get rid of dead skin cells. The amino acids in avocados clean your skin and offer protection against unfavorable external factors.

In short, these are more than enough reasons to put avocado on your daily menu regularly!
To benefit from all the positive qualities of avocado, make sure you eat it in a varied way and with the correct composition of your meal. This ensures that the nutrients from your food are optimally absorbed by your body. Also, don’t forget to exercise and relax regularly. Exercise ensures a better metabolism, and the relaxed body absorbs nutrients better!