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10 Most Outstanding Health Benefits Of Avocado by kubusify(f): 8:28am On Jun 22, 2017
Avocado (Ube Oyibo)  is one fruit that I enjoy eating whenever it is in season. Apart from the fact that it has great taste, it is also packed with nutrients. It is normally referred to as a super food. Unlike most fruits that contains mainly carbohydrate, avocado is high in healthy fat.Avocados  are also known as Ube Oyibo by the Igbos in Nigeria. It's other name is Alligator Pear, which is mainly due to its shape and the leathery appearance of its skin.

Avocados contain more than  20 essential nutrients which include calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, phosphorus and zinc. They also contain minerals such as vitamin C, B6, B-12, A, D, K, E, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.

Health Benefits of Avocado (ube oyibo)

Avocados are packed with nutrients and are most beneficial when eaten raw  or fresh. Elaborated below are some of the most outstanding health benefits of avocado.

1. Aids in weight loss

If you are trying to loss weight, avocado can be a helpful tool as it contains fibre both soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fibre slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your body, helping you to feel full for longer time.

Also the oleic acid in avocados activates a part of the brain that makes one feel full. This produces a greater feeling of satiety than less healthy saturated fat and trans fats found in processed foods

2. Protect the Eyes against diseases

Avocado contains antioxidants, Luetin and zeaxanthin, that are important for maintaining good eye health. Studies show that these nutrients are linked to a drastically reduced risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, which are common in the elderly.  

Visit the link below for more

https://nutrifactsblog.com/blog/2017/06/22/health-benefits-of-avocado/

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