Nutrition
Superfood spotlight: 4 health benefits of avocado
Nutrition
Superfood spotlight: 4 health benefits of avocado
Buttery avocados are high in fat (the good kind), making them the perfect healthy comfort food. Here are some of the health benefits, along with our easy-to-make smoothie recipe.
This fruit (a berry, actually) is native to Central and South America. It's been cultivated since about 8,000 BC.
THE BENEFITS
- Just 100 grams (about half an avocado) has approximately seven grams of fibre, which helps stabilize blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight.
- Avocados contain oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fat that may aid the body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients, such as beta-carotene and lutein. Oleic acid also contributes to well-hydrated skin and hair.
- Avocados are loaded with potassium—even more than bananas—which research shows may help lower high blood pressure when part of a healthy diet.
- Compared to most fruit, avocados have higher concentrations of many B vitamins (except B12), which aid the liver’s detoxification process.
ADD IT TO YOUR BEAUTY REGIMEN
The high fat content of avocados is a dream for well-hydrated skin.
Neal's Yard Remedies Vitamin E & Avocado Night Cream, $45, nealsyardremedies.ca. Lina Hanson Global Baby/Sensitive Serum, $65, thedetoxmarket.ca. Glossier Mega Greens Galaxy Pack Mask, $27, glossier.com. Epic Blend Avocado Bar Soap, $8, epicblend.com.
INCORPORATE IT INTO YOUR DIET
Our Creamy Avocado Smoothie recipe makes a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.
Image by: Ronald Tsang
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