For the Love of Avocados
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Avocados are delicious, but did you know they could also help curb your appetite? They are fortunately available YEAR ROUND. According to a recent study, those who ate half an avocado with lunch felt 28% less of a desire to eat more in the 5 hours following the meal. But, that’s not all avocados can do for you. Here are a few more of their benefits! 1. They are high in monounsaturated fats. The types of fatty acids in the avocado help reduce inflam mation (great if you have arthritis) and can lower your risk for heart diseas e. When it comes to nutritional impact, you can think of the avocado as your life-of-the-party pal. Its creamy, butter-replacing texture is loaded with healthy fat, and the benefits of good fat cover all the essentials, from your heart to your brain to your skin and even weight management. Read on for more benefits. 2. They help with the absorption of two antioxidants: lycopene and beta-carotene if you’re enjoying a salad or salsa. 3. The omega-9