3. Avocados can help you maintain a healthy body weight
Even if it’s packed with calories, avocados can help those who want to lose weight. How? Because of its high fiber and fat content, it can leave you feeling fuller for longer. Research shows that diets high in fiber can encourage weight loss. This includes avocados as well as other fruits and vegetables.
Avocados are packed with compounds, such as lutein, beta-carotein, phenolic compounds, as well as vitamin E and C, which have antioxidant and neuroprotective effects.
Aside from these, studies show that avocados enhance cognitive function as well as heart health and reduce inflammation.
4. Avocados may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer
Because avocados are rich in good fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals, it has an overall positive impact on cardiovascular health. Avocados can also elevate good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.
Even though avocados have a high fat content, containing around 77% calories from fat, these are the “good” kind or healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. This kind of fat can help lower inflammation and even reduce the risk of cancer.
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