Many people don’t get enough of the mineral potassium in their diet. This deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, which is in turn, a significant risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.
Avocados are particularly rich in potassium, even higher than bananas, and a good food to eat for normal blood pressure and a lower risk of kidney failure and heart disease.I will advise any one reading this piece to always buy this fruits and snack on them at night.
Avocado for Cancer Prevention
Avocados are a good source of antioxidant carotenoids like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants protect your body’s cells against cancerous changes due to free radical damage and are considered your front line of defense against numerous diseases.Alpha-carotene appears to be especially important for cancer prevention
Avocado Skin Benefits
The monounsaturated fats in avocado are also beneficial for improving your skin tone and appearance. They are vital for maintaining good moisture levels in the epidermal layer of your skin that make it look and feel soft and healthy.
These omega-9 fats are known to assist in reducing skin redness and irritation and are involved in repairing damaged skin cells
Avocado for Diabetes
Avocado is very good for diabetic patients, diabetes is a disease reaching epidemic proportions and there are believed to be a significant number of undiagnosed sufferers. If the rate of new cases continues it will put a huge strain on the medical system and inability to treat people with the disease.
Benefits of Avocado for and Pregnant Women
Avocado is an important food for pregnant women, and those trying to conceive, due to its high concentrations of folate (also known as folic acid). The vitamin B is needed to prevent birth defects.