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11 Health Benefits of Avocado

Here is a good article about the benefits of avocado.

I always find lucky the people who live in tropical countries. They are lucky because virtually every kind of fruits, especially rich in vitamin C, are grown there. Someone can find any fruits, orange, banana, avocado and others in those countries. Acceptedly, the main reason in the cultivation of these fruits is climate characteristics. Such countries are always hot and this temperature factor lets many kind of fruits grow there. My favourite one is, of course, avocado because I know numerous benefits of it. I wrote this article because I want to share those benefits with you.

Avocado is grown especially in Mediterranean countries like Portugal, Italy, Spain. Additionally, it is grown in Mexico, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, India, China and South African countries where the temperature never go below five degrees, even during the winter season.

Here are the most well-known health benefits of avocado for both adults and kids.

  1. It protects cholesterol related heart diseases. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
  2. It is used both in prevention and treatment of prostate and breast cancers. Scientists have proved that a toxin in avocado kills the cancer cells. So-called toxin has a great effect on the tissues, particularly heart muscle tissues.
  3. Avocado includes necessary minerals like potassium, calcium, vitamin C and K, folic acid, copper, sodium and dietary fibers. These are used to provide the mineral necessity of the body. People who live in hot climates have great mineral and water loss. So, avocado is suggested strongly by the medicals.
  4. Oleic acid in avocado can be used to lower cholesterol level in the blood.
  5. Potassium in avocado regulates pressure of blood.
  6. Sodium reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stoke.
  7.  It improves the ability of the body to absorb carotenoids.
  8. Avocado is used to help people who have sexual problems.
  9. It is a good antioxidant.
  10. It can be used in the treatment of skin disorders.
  11. It is used to heal people who suffer from digestive and circulatory problems.

Don't forget that one avocado a day keeps the doctors away.

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Comments (10)
#1 by IcyCucky, Jul 22, 2008
Good article..
#2 by Juliane Elliott, Jul 22, 2008
Avocado trees abound in my area. Thanks for the great article!
#3 by Brian Dickey, Jul 25, 2008
Great Article...
#4 by Turkishboy, Aug 21, 2008
Avokado tropikal bölgelerde yetişen bir meyve. Türkiye\'de özellikle Akdeniz Bölgesi\'nde yetişiyor. Tadı çok güzel.
#5 by bully, Aug 31, 2008
Although the creamy rich Hass avocados are generally available throughout the year, they are the most abundant and at their best during the spring and summer in California and in October in Florida. During the fall and winter months you can find Fuerto, Zutano and Bacon varieties.
#6 by wulmin, Aug 31, 2008
Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. In one study of people with moderately high cholesterol levels, individuals who ate a diet high in avocados showed clear health improvements. After seven days on the diet that included avocados, they had significant decreases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, along with an 11% increase in health promoting HDL cholesterol.
#7 by drobjnicak, Aug 31, 2008
Enjoying a few slices of avocado in your tossed salad, or mixing some chopped avocado into your favorite salsa will not only add a rich, creamy flavor, but will greatly increase your body's ability to absorb the health-promoting carotenoids that vegetables provide.
#8 by ruslan, Aug 31, 2008
The flesh is typically greenish yellow to golden yellow when ripe. The flesh oxidizes and turns brown quickly after exposure to air. To prevent this, lime or lemon juice can be added to avocados after they are peeled; vitamin C in the juice acts as an antioxidant. The avocado is very popular in vegetarian cuisine, making an excellent substitute for meats in sandwiches and salads because of its high fat content. The fruit is not sweet, but fatty, flavorful, and of smooth, almost creamy texture. It is used as the base for the Mexican dip known as guacamole, as well as a filling for several kinds of sushi, including California rolls. Avocado is popular in chicken dishes and as a spread on toast, served with salt and pepper. In Brazil and Vietnam, avocados are frequently used for milk-shakes and occasionally added to ice cream. In the Philippines, a dessert drink is made with sugar, milk, and pureed avocado.
#9 by Irfan Ahsan Farooqi, Sep 4, 2008
Good Article
#10 by Leo Reyes, Sep 5, 2008
Thanks for the info. I've got lots of avocado in my backyard.
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