Health
Food of the Month
Avocado
Did you know Avocado is actually a Fruit
Avocados. Are. The. Best. Fruit.
In. The. Whole. World. Fruit, you
say? Why yes... it may be hard to
believe, but that tasty green thing
is not a vegetable, but a fruit -- a
berry, to be exact.
Honestly, there might be
something slightly wrong with
you if you don’t like avocado. We
could happily eat it everyday -- as
long as it’s not a hot avocado ...
that’s just gross. Read on to find
out things about the avocado you
never knew. These are the reasons
why you should grab one right
now, cradle it, kiss it and thank it.
Then eat it -- or put it in on your
face.
Avocados are really fattening, but
in a very good way.
They have more fat than any other
fruit, but don’t let that deter you
from eating them! Avocados are
full of incredibly healthy monounsaturated fat. It’s the most
amazing kind of fat because
it is good for your heart. Still
skeptical? Allow the American
Heart Association explain why
mono-unsaturated fats are the
bomb:
“[They] help reduce bad
cholesterol levels in your blood
and lower your risk of heart
disease and stroke. They also
provide nutrients to help develop
and maintain your body’s cells.
Monounsaturated fats are
also typically high in vitamin
E, an antioxidant vitamin most
Americans need more of.”
Yes, you read that right. It’s full
of a fat that makes your body
healthy. Be still our beating hearts.
5 Health Benefits of Avocado
1. Lower Cholesterol Levels
2. Improve Cardiovascular Systems
3. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
4. Anti-Inflammatory Levels
5. Anti-Cancer Benefits
How to pick the perfect ripe Avocado
Take a peek under the dry little button on the stem end. If it’s green, then you will be
rewarded with a perfect avocado. If it’s brown, then you will find a brown slimy mess
inside.
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