A graphic showing a sliced avocado with its health benefits listed.

About Avocados

According to many medical resources, avocados are packed with healthy minerals, fats and nutrients that can highly benefit the body. In addition to the incredible health benefits of avocado is a delicious addition to any meal with its creamy and rich texture. Keep reading to learn about 10 scientific health benefits for avocado and why you should consider adding this super-food to your meals as often as you can!

Benefits of Avocado

  • Great source of Vitamin E, C
  • Great source of Vitamin B5 & B6
  • Half an avocado provides 25% of the recommended intake of Vitamin K, which is essential for bone health
  • Can improve digestion due to high intake of fiber
  • Natural detoxification
  • Due to its high content of fiber, it can significantly reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
  • According to Medical News Today, avocado can lower risk of depression. This is due to it containing high levels of folate, which helps to prevent the build-up of homocysteine, a substance that can prevent nutrients to be delivered to the brain.
  • Great source of potassium
  • Packed in healthy monounsaturated fats
  • Can help fight inflammation in the body and protect the arteries by improving cholesterol and triglyceride levels

For more detailed and scientific information about avocados, please follow the links below:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270406#benefits

https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-avocados-health-benefits

Guacamole

This is a very quick, fun and delicious way of incorporating avocado into your daily life. You can choose to use it as a spread, to add it in your sandwich, dip your veggies or chips in or simply add to your food plate as a side dish. To see a quick and delicious guacamole recipe, click here.

A bowl of freshly made guacamole with tortilla chips.

Avocado Smoothies

A green avocado smoothie in a glass, ready to drink.

Ingredients:

  1. Banana
  2. Avocado
  3. Frozen mango chunks
  4. 1 cup of soy milk
  5. 6 ice cubes
  6. 1 TBSP chia seeds

Just blend it all together and you got yourself a delicious and nutritious drink that will not only keep you full for a longer period of time but will also fuel your body with the necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!