The benefits of avocados;
a nutrient dense powerhouse.
Nutrient dense food provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients with relatively few calories. But in this case it includes FAT.
Fat is not the devil, it makes you feel satiated, it binds with flavour, it’s easier to enjoy less or keep feeling fuller for longer. But we need to stick with the GOOD fats, and avocado are one of the only fruits to contain unsaturated fat. Much of this fat is oleic or omega 9, which play an important part in helping increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K, and E and heart health.
Avocados are high in phytosterols. These are naturally occurring substances that help to block the absorption of cholesterol in the body.
They have good amounts of fibre, folate, potassium and other important vitamins, C and B6, actually over 20 minerals, plus antioxidants that protect your body tissue from damage, essential for the growth and repair of tissue, keeping your immune system strong.
There is research to say that eating avocados can lower cholesterol. Habits like replacing your everyday spreads such as butter, high in saturated fats is a good way to swap food options for the better. Avocado on toast is simply one of the most nutritious, low cost snacks you can have. For breakfast, lunch or in between.
A particularly strong resource is US HAB site documenting these findings.
Published research via Harvard around gut microbiome is also interesting - The fibers in avocados act as prebiotics (food for beneficial bacteria in the intestines) and have been found to improve the diversity of microflora in the colon. These bacteria digest and break down fibers into short chain fatty acids, which are actively researched for their role in chronic disease prevention*.
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The good fat of avocados keep you going for longer
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Avos on toast, nothing beats it
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Delicious with the ability to look amazing
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Fast, nutritious and wont break the bank, lunch
