Avocado is one of the most popular fruits. Over the past 10
years or so, the rest of the country has embraced the healthy, versatile,
fitness-friendly fruit. In addition to being delicious and easy to enjoy,
avocados also contain a hearty dose of important nutrients, such as fiber,
healthy fats, potassium and vitamin K. Avocados offer an abundance of fiber,
potassium (more than a banana!), and vitamins B6 and C. They’re also rich in
folate, which can boost your mood! No matter how you do it, try to get those
avocados in somehow. The list of health benefits you reap as a result just
keeps getting longer.
Nutrition Facts:
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), these are the nutrition facts for about one-half, or 68 grams (g), of an avocado: (3)
- Calories 114
- Dietary fiber 6 g
- Total sugar 0.2 g
- Potassium 345 milligrams (mg)
- Sodium 5.5 mg
- Magnesium 19.5 mg
- Vitamin A 43 micrograms (μg)
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg
- Vitamin K 14 μg
- Vitamin B-6 0.2 mg
- Monounsaturated fatty acids 6.7 g
Avocado health benefits are extensive and include:
- Avocado eaters tend to be healthier.
- Avocados can help you better absorb antioxidants.
- Avocados may help prevent and treat cancer.
- Avocados can reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Avocados may aid in weight loss.
- Avocados may boost brain health and memory.
- Avocados may help lower the risk of depression.
- Avocados can help prevent neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
- Avocados can keep your eyes healthy as you age.
- Avocados can help prevent gum disease.
- Avocados can help ease osteoarthritis.
- Avocados can combat metabolic syndrome.
- Avocados can help prevent food poisoning.
- Avocados can help reduce liver damage.
- Avocados can be great for pregnant women.
