How healthy are Avocados?

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Avocados are a healthy fruit that has grown in popularity and is eaten worldwide. Known as a healthy fatty low-carb food dense in nutrition and in fiber too.

As with most fatty foods, they make most meals more filling when added to salads, on toast, or even in omelets.

Some health benefits of avocados are

  • They are good for cholesterol as they are monosaturated fats which, unlike most animal-based fats which are saturated, reduce LDL, referred to as bad cholesterol.
  • They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to one study, people eating two servings of avocados per week reduced their risk by 21% of cardiac disease.
  • They support your gut microbiome which can help you digest food better and keep your weight in check.
  • They are rich in micronutrients such as vitamin E, Potassium, and lutein, which help vision, improve skin tone, and reduce blood pressure.