10 Health Benefits of Avocados
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Here are ten reasons to do just like I do and eat an avocado a day:
Prostate Cancer Prevention
Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. (reference)
Oral Cancer Defense
Research has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells. (ref)
Breast Cancer Protection
Avocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies. (ref)
Eye Health
Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases. (ref)
Lower Cholesterol
Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week. (ref)
Heart Health
One cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies show that people who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower incidence of heart disease than those who don't. The vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione in avocado are also great for your heart. (ref)
Stroke Prevention
The high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don't. (ref)
Better Nutrient Absorption
Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn't include avocados. (ref)
Glutathione Source
Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease. (ref)
Vitamin E Powerhouse
Avocados are the best fruit source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintains overall health. (ref)
Now if they could just make avocados that werent all gross and slimy we'd be all set 8-).
I found my local supermarket is selling Avocado Oil, cold pressed. Not the cheapest, but sure is easier to drizzle over salads etc without the "gross, slimy" mess ;-)
Mayo clinic has also indicated avocados benefit in raising HDL in Cholesterol.
Mayo clinic has also indicated avocados benefit in raising HDL in Cholesterol.
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Avocados are good for the soul
Particular health benefits of extra virgin cold pressed avocado oil:
-One of the highest levels of heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats (compared with other oils)
-Up to 4 times more beta-sitosterol than olive oil – helps lower cholesterol
-High levels of alpha-and beta-carotene, which protect against heart disease and cancer
-Excellent source (up to 4 times more than olive oil) of lutein, which helps protect against macular degeneration and blindness.
-High in vitamin E and lycopine, which has been shown to lower the risk of developing prostate cancer
-Ohio State University study showed that avocado oil significantly increases the body’s absorption of heart-healthy and cancer-fighting nutrients from salads and vegetables, such as alpha-carotene(9X), beta-carotene(17X), lycopine(4X and lutein(6X)
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I eat 1-2 avocados a day when they are in season!
http://www.jamisonstudio.com/2009/10/guide-to-superfoods/
I eat 1-2 avocados a day when they are in season!
http://www.jamisonstudio.com/2009/10/guide-to-superfoods/
Wow... fascinating point that lycopene is absorbed so much easier when combined with avocados. That combines two of my salad favorites... tomatoes & avocados!!
It's really interesting to me, that even the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau, advocates getting things like lycopene and other minerals through natural foods as much as possible.
http://www.dsib.org/lycopene