Surprising health benefits of eating avocado!
The fruit to which miraculous powers are attributed is called avocado, and in the last few years, it has become increasingly popular.
This fruit is so perfect that it is consumed more and more every year…
The fruit to which miraculous powers are attributed is called avocado, and in the last few years, it has become increasingly popular. The demand for this unusual food is growing every year, and it is especially recommended for menopausal women when there is usually a sudden weight gain.
Namely, although it is a common opinion that the thing is poor nutrition and immobility, in fact, hormonal changes can have an equally negative effect on the figure. When estrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline, the risk of gaining weight increases.
One medium avocado has 234 calories, it contains fat, but that does not mean that you will gain weight by consuming this superfood. This fruit has a perfect combination of fiber and fat, and research indicates that after consuming avocados, you will be full for a long time and your appetite will decrease.
Avocados have a sugar called mannoheptulose, and this sugar helps the way your body uses insulin - it helps reduce insulin resistance. So, in essence, avocados are the perfect combination of fats, fiber, and plant-based carbohydrates that signal your body to burn more fat. This natural process prevents the body from storing more fat. Instead, the body goes into fat-burning mode, which is why we call avocados a "keto food".
On the other hand, a study published in the journal Nutrients explained the results of a study in which participants ate avocados every day for six months. At the end of the study, the subjects noticed an increased level of lutein, which is associated with cognitive function and memory.
Trista Best, a registered dietitian, says that avocados are so useful because of the amount of magnesium it contains. “Magnesium is vital for life because it is found in every cell of the body and is important for performing many bodily functions” - says Best.
She adds that one avocado contains almost 60 milligrams of magnesium, which is 15 percent of the daily recommended value of this nutrient. When it comes to compiling a list of foods that boost brain power, foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids are generally at the top, says Best. In addition to being rich in magnesium, avocados are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
“Approximately 60 percent of the brain is made of fat, and half of that amount is omega-3 type fat” - says Best.
She says that it has been discovered that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and slow mental decline. The brain needs omega-3 fatty acids to make nerve cells, which are vital for memory and the ability to learn.
