Formerly known as the 'Alligator pear' because of it's bumpy, leathery skin, this fruit packs quite a punch in the health department.
It's true that avocados contain fat, but it's mostly the healthy mono- and polyunsaturated kind which are good for the heart. Their saturated fat content is less than 1 gram per serving (About 1/4 of an avocado).
Filled with essential nutrients like vitamins (especially vitamin K which plays a key role in blood coagulation and bone metabolism), minerals, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and electrolytes, it makes it a great choice to boost the nutritional content of a sandwich or dip.
Studies have found that women who had higher intakes of dietary folate had a 55% lower risk of having heart attacks or fatal heart disease. Avocados contain a whopping 23% of the recommended daily intake of folate.
So next time don't feel guilty about eating that guacamole, you're heart will thank you for it. Of course, with everything, moderation is key!
Daily limit: Half an avocado.
1 comment:
Oh dear god. I had like... two.
THAT WAS A BOWL OF GUACAMOLE! I'M A MONSTER!
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