Avocado fruit contains nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients such as:
• Copper
• Carotenoid Lutein and Beta-carotene
• Folic acid and Iron
• Phosphorus and Potassium
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5
• Vitamin E and Vitamin K
Vitamin C, a powerful anti-oxidant, which is necessary for the production of collagen needed for the growth of new cells and tissues
Thiamine which converts carbohydrates to glucose to provide food for the brain and nervous system
Riboflavin which helps the body to release energy from proteins, carbohydrates and fat
Phytonutrients which may help to prevent many chronic diseases.
Carotenoid lutein also may help maintain healthy eyes.
Potassium is a mineral, that helps regulate blood pressure The high concentration of carotenoids and tocopherols within avocados are known to protect against prostrate cancer.
Avocados contain beta-sitosterol.
Beta-sitosterol is a natural plant steroid which may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Avocados contain unsaturated fats, which are known to be important for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain
Due to their unsaturated fat content, avocados are a healthy substitution for foods rich in saturated fat
Avocado fruit is high in fat which is a good source of energy:
the fat it contains is the healthful monotulsaturated fat,
which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
Fiber are a good source of lutein, an antioxidant linked to eye and skin health
Avocados act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha-carotene and beta-carotene as well as lutein
Avocado contains a monosaturated fat called oleic acid,
Oleic acid is believed to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels and promote the good HDL cholesterol, it also protects against breast cancer.
Avocados can help to protect against high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke because of they have a high content of the mineral potassium which guards against these diseases.
Avocado fruits are not sweet, but fatty, distinctly yet subtly flavored, and of smooth, almost creamy texture
• Helps to revents anaemia
• Good alkaline balance food
• Good for the blood too
• Easily digestable
Dr. Ed Bauman, director of Bauman College said: “Avocados aids in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders”
Avocado fruit is an exotic nutritious fruit for all season
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