Know How Nutritious Is Avocado

by Arpita Wadhawan
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Avocados are the wonder fruits that works miracles for your health. The healthy super fruit has a high nutritive value. They are high in calories and contain good quantities of minerals.

Avocado Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 avocado (201 g)

Per Serving         % Daily Value*

Calories 322      

Calories from Fat             261

Total Fat 29g      44%

Saturated Fat 4.3g           21%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g            

Monounsaturated Fat 20g          

Cholesterol 0mg              0%

Sodium 14mg    0%

Potassium 975mg            27%

Carbohydrates 17g          5%

Dietary Fiber 13g             52%

Sugars 1.3g        

Protein 4g          

Vitamin A 5% · Vitamin C 33%

Calcium 2% · Iron 6%

Vitamin D 0% · Vitamin B-6 25%

Vitamin B-12 0% · Magnesium 14%ITEM

  

 

Avocados have a very creamy texture and a rich nutty flavor. There are three basic types of avocados that are available in the markets – the West Indian variety, Mexican and Guatemalan variety. Normally, smaller sized avocados are higher in fats. They are loaded with good monounsaturated oils.

Avocado Nutrition

There are many health benefits:

  • Avocados are full of monounsaturated fats(MUFAs) which are healthy fats. It is known to lower the risk of heart diseases.
  • The high content of MUFAs help to keep the insulin levels in control, thereby controlling the blood sugar levels. Avocados are extremely beneficial for people having type 2 diabetes.
  • Avocados are known to improve brain function and boost the memory.
  • The avocados are a wonderful source carotenoids which helps reduce inflammation.
  • Avocados help to boost your immunity.
  • They help in the overall growth and development of the body and the mind too.
  • Avocados are rich in vitamin K which helps in the easy absorption of calcium by the body. They help in making the bones stronger.
  • It also helps in preventing plaque formation in the arteries which can cause a heart attack.
  • The vitamin K is also a blood clotting vitamin which prevents excessive blood loss during an injury.
  • Avocados is rich in vitamin C and high in antioxidants. Avocados help in preventing anemia.
  • Avocados are also known to prevent against infections that cause malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and also decreases the duration of respiratory infections.
  • Avocados are rich in fiber and helps to keep our digestive system in good health.

Making avocados a  part of your diet will certainly set you on course to a healthy and balanced diet that is essential for your well-being.

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