Avocados as you can see in the image here, have a distinct and refreshing taste.
It is a very delicious fruit.
Avocados contain essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
It has a very creamy texture.
Scoop out the inner flesh of the fruit and put salt, pepper and a bit of lemon juice.
You can eat it as it is, or along with some toasted bread.
This concoction can also be used a dip along with chips, pickle or the flesh can be used to make milkshakes as well.
The fruit can be used to make icecream as well. This nutritious fruit has diverse uses.
Avocados offer many health benefits. Let tell you some of it.
1. Avocados are rich in vitamins A, C , E, K1, B6 and B9 .
These jointly help retain water in the skin, repair body tissues, maintain bone health and enhance our immunity.
They also protect our brain, eyes, heart and blood vessels.
Avocados helps stabilise diabetes in male patients.
It also helps prevent cancer.
2. Avocados have a high amount of dietary fibre
which keeps a person satiated for longer durations.
It slows down digestion to ensure that you don't keep getting hungry and keeps you slim.
Avocado reduces the body's calorie intake by reducing appetite and keeping the body slim.
3. High blood pressure increases chances of cardiovascular disease.
Avocados contain high amounts of oleic acid, which lowers blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
4. Avocados are good for diabetic patients as they are low in sugar.
The high fibre content in avocados
slows down the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream and prevents a spike in blood glucose levels.
Hence, it is good for diabetics.
Avocados are helpful for patients suffering from high cholesterol levels,
and helps reduce bad cholesterol.
5. Avocados may help in treatment and prevention of cancer.
Studies have found that nutrients in the fruit stop the growth of cancer cells.