Avocado: Nutrition and Health Benefits

 


Avocado, otherwise called alligator pear or butter fruit is a dazzling green fruit with an enormous pit and dull rough skin. There are many assortments of avocado, going in size, shading and surface. All are local to heat and humidities. At the point when reaped, the tissue relax to a rich surface that has gotten very famous in everything from plunges to pastries.


Nutrition Facts:

1. According to USDA, per 100g of Avocado contain 160 calories of energy.

2. It also carry Carbohydrate (9g), Protein (2g) and Fat (15g).

3. Besides, Avocado contain different vitamins and minerals including- Vitamin (A, B, C, E, K), Calcium, Iron, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium etc.





Health Benefits of Avocado:   

   
1. Eating Avocado may improve HDL cholesterol level that is often called good cholesterol.

2. Though, Avocado in high in calory, it's glycemic index is low. Thus, it is helpful for control weight.

3. Avocado is high in Potassium that can help you to reduce your blood pressure and give you a healthy heart.

4. It is a good source of fatty acids. Especially, Mono-unsaturated fatty acids. This fatty acid is associated with lower inflammation and lower risk of gene related cancer.

5. Avocado contain antioxidants- Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin C that prevent cancer.

6. Avocado also rich in Vitamin A that protect your eyesight.

7. Multiple experiment suggest that, Avocado may reduce osteoarthritis. 

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