For the Love of Avocados




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 inflammation (great if you have arthritis) and can lower your risk for heart disease. 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 fatty acids within the avocado are said to improve skin tone and help repair damaged skin cells.
4. Avocados may help improve blood cholesterol, thanks to the compound they contain known as beta-sitosterol. In one study, patients who ate avocados for 7 days saw a 17% decrease in total blood cholesterol, a 22% decrease in both LDL and triglyceride levels, and an 11% increase in HDL levels.
In the early 1900s, many people in the U.S. didn’t buy avocados because of their aphrodisiac reputation. In the 1980s we didn’t buy them because we were afraid of fat. Now you can raise your avocado toast to the liberation of romance and fat and go find a friend to share your guac with.
What is your favorite way to enjoy avocado? Mine is on its own with a touch of sea salt and pepper.....




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