Avocado : the greenhouse of nutrients

An avocado is a fruit obtained from the avocado tree which is a native to Mexico and central America. It is a fruit with smooth and creamy texture which is rich in vitamins , minerals , and proteins. Avocados are also great sources of fiber , potassium , copper , vitamin E and vitamin C. Let us have a closer look at how avocados have all these nutritional benefits.

Nutritive value 

An avocado contains the following nutritive benefits.

1. Carbs: although avocados are said to contain low carbs but these have a little content of sugar which are a form of carbohydrate. This property of theirs makes them healthy thus not raising the blood sugar levels.
2. Fibre: one of the major components of avocado are dietary fibres. These are responsible in regulating appetite , reducing the risk of heart and gut diseases and etc.
3. Fat: the fats that avocados contain are a natural type of fat. These fats are called oleic acids which are a type of fatty acids and are responsible to reduce inflammation and effects on cancer.
4. Vitamins and minerals: avocados contain vitamins and minerals like folate , vitamin K , potassium , copper , vitamin E , vitamin C and many more. 
5. These are also supremely rich in carotenoids and persenones A and B which are good in dealing with eye diseases and in inflammation and cancer.

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Benefits

1. Avocados have a great help in curing and dealing with cardiovascular diseases. 
2. These are high in antioxidants which are a must while dealing with infections.
3. Including avocado in your daily diet has proven to be beneficial for reducing blood cholestrol and triglycerides. 
4. These are of great help while dealing with weightloss as they are low in carbs and sugar. 
5. Avocados are prime foods in reducing the risk of arthritis. 

Recipes including Avocados 

1. Creamy avocado smoothie
2. Avocado toast with eggs benedict
3. Avocado dips with pita bread and nachos
4. Guacamole 
5. Kiwi and avocado salad
6. Avocado sushi 
7. avocado and sweet potato tacos 
8. Avocado sandwich

Like we saw above avocado proves to be a great food option for people who deal with multiple diseases at once as it reduces the risk of the occurance of many of them. An avocado contains almost all the nutrients which are required for people in various age groups , like a baby , a new mom , a to be mom , middle aged couples and old aged people can benefit equally and the same from this superfruit.