By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 9th, 2023
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The avocado, also known as Persea americana, is a powerhouse superfood. Avocados contain healthy fats, anti-aging, disease-fighting antioxidants, and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Here are 6 reasons to include avocado in your diet.
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Plant-based fats like those in an avocado provide antioxidants and fight inflammation, which has been linked to healthy weight management. Eating avocados regularly may help you to maintain a healthy weight, even without eating fewer calories.
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Consuming an avocado has heart-protective effects by improving your lipid profile. Eating one avocado a day for five weeks reduces "bad" cholesterol and raises "good" cholesterol.
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Enjoying avocados at mealtime can help your body absorb more antioxidants from other healthy foods. Pairing avocado with tomato sauce and carrots boosts the absorption of vitamin A, which is a crucial nutrient for healthy skin, vision, and immunity.
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Avocados positively impact the gut microbiome inside your digestive tract, home to trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material. A healthy gut microbiome strengthens immune function, fights inflammation, and protects against chronic diseases.
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With the amount of recipes that include avocado, there are so many ways to incorporate this delicious fruit into your diet.
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Avocados have lutein and zeaxanthin, which absorb light waves that can harm your vision. People who eat lots of foods rich in these antioxidants are less likely to have age-related macular degeneration.
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