Health Benefits Of Avocados

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Health Benefits Of Avocados

Guacamole, the extremely popular dip is as much a part of American cuisine as Mexican at this point. But did you know that this tasty side has lots of health benefits, thanks to the avocados that its made from?

The health benefits of this classic dip, made from avocados, is something you probably don’t think of too often. But Avocados are an extremely healthy “super fruit” (fun fact: avocados are technically a berry). Let’s take a look at just some of the many health benefits of this tasty food!

High nutrient content -Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid and are a good source of fibre and folate.

High in fat -The biggest benefit of avocados is their high monosaturated fat levels. Monosaturated fats, such as Omega-3’s, are the “good” fats. They help control inflammation and have been shown to have beneficial effects on genes related to cancer cells. One study found that avocados appear to inhibit and destroy oral cancer cells.

Avocados are high in potassium -They contain more potassium than bananas. Potassium helps send more oxygen to your brain, which lets it do its job better.  It also helps muscle repair themselves, maintains fluid levels in the body, reduce blood pressure and risk of heart attack/strokes.

Good for digestion. Avocados are a great source of fibre, which keeps the digestive system running efficiently, and slows the breakdown of carbohydrates which helps you feel full longer. It is also helpful in the management of both constipation and diarrhoea. Even more good news, a single serving of avocado contains 40% of your daily fibre needs.

Avocados help your body absorb nutrients from other foods –A lot of nutrients are fat soluble, which means they need to be combined with fat to be used, antioxidants are one such nutrient. Studies have found that eating avocados increases antioxidant absorption by significant amounts. So if you want to get the most out of the foods you’re eating, think about adding an avocado or avocado oil to the mix.

Protect you liver -One study has found that avocado may also help protect against liver damage. The exact mechanism by which this works is unclear, but it was shown to reduce liver damage brought on by Hepatitis C in rats. It’s unclear if this also works in humans, but if adding more avocados to your diet could help your liver, why not!

Good for your eye sight -Avocados are high in lutein, a carotenoid that works as an antioxidant and helps protect your eyes. They also contain the other carotenoids zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, and tocopherol (vitamin E).

Anti-Aging -Consuming avocados is also associated with healthy aging. It contains compounds such as xanthophyll. Studies found that an intake of xanthophyll may decrease certain signs of the aging.

So while you’re enjoy those tortilla chips, make sure to get an extra helping of guacamole, and think about adding avocados to your diet year round. Your body will thank you for it down the road!


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Dr. Jenny is a strongly sensitive and seasoned naturopathic doctor and clinical research associate with an extensive background in nutritional and hormonal biochemistry. Active in community promotion of naturopathic principles and remedies and owner of AgeVital Pharmacy, Research and Wellness, located in downtown Sarasota, FL, she has been recognized for her outstanding ability in prescribing health supplements and other functional, preventative remedies by her peers, community,  and media (as seen on ABC7 – ‘The Suncoast View’, NBC – ‘DayTime’, TBN -‘A Rood Awakening,’ on CBS and the CW: Medical Cannabis: The Healing Power Of Knowledge, and a regular on iHeart Radio).

Dr. Jenny is a provider of highly individualized and dedicated patient care. With a  comprehensive knowledge of allopathic pharmacy, she has developed individual naturopathic treatment plans for her patients  to alleviate chronic and acute illnesses. A champion of the observation, “You’re not what you eat but what you absorb,” Dr. Jenny focuses on achieving overall homeostasis in the body, using a variety of techniques to facilitate the proper absorption of nutrition, the removal of harmful toxins, and the strengthening of a reliable and effective immune system. As an owner of pharmacies, she is a proponent of “test, don’t guess” and has bridged the gap between allopathic and naturopathic approaches, utilizing the very best science provided by both disciplines to achieve the maximum quality and quantity of life for her patients.  She has an excellent understanding of HIPAA Universal Precautions and patient protection policies, and is a firm believer in the benefits of effective and professional healthcare.

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