Avocado is a fruit native to Mexico and extremely popular in vegetarian cuisine. This fruit is not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Avocado is often used as replacement for meat in sandwiches and as add on to milkshakes, ice creams and a number of other desserts.
Health benefits of avocado:
- Rich in vitamins (A, B, C, E, K)
- During pregnancy helps baby's brain development
- Rich in minerals (iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus)
- Contains 30% more potassium than a banana
- Rich in fiber and protein
- Prevents prostate cancer
- Regulate blood pressure
- Keeping heart healthy
- Prevents breast cancer
- Anti inflammatory
- Improves eye health
- Regulate blood sugar levels
- Slowing down the aging process
- Keeps skin healthy
- Helps with psoriasis
- Prevents stroke
- Lowers bad cholesterol level
- Helps to gain weight (200 calories in 100 grams)
- Prevents oral cancer
- Removes bad breath