VITAMIN B
A nutrient that helps to
reduce tiredness and
fatigue and keeps
us psychologically well.
One avocado provides
37% of the recommended
daily amount.Why AVOCADOS still
wear the nutrition crown
MONOUNSATURATED
FATS
The type of fat that reduces
LDL cholesterol.BETA-SITOSTEROL
This phytosterol helps
block the absorption of
cholesterol from the
intestine, in turn helping
to lower blood
cholesterol levels.FIBRE
This is vital for a
healthy gut. One
avocado provides
22% of our
daily needs.LUTEIN AND
ZEAXANTHIN
These carotenoids support
eye health and have been
linked to a lower risk of
cataracts and age-related
macular degeneration.VITAMIN E
An antioxidant that
helps to protect
against cell damage.
One avocado provides
39% of the
recommended daily
amount.POTASSIUM
This helps to keep blood
pressure under control,
especially when
combined with lower
salt intakes. One
avocado provides
almost a third of the
potassium we should
have each day.COPPER
A vital antioxidant for keeping our immune
and nervous systems in good working order.
One avocado contains 28% of our daily needs.PANTOTHENIC
ACID
Also known as vitamin B5,
this is important for
keeping us mentally sharp.
One avocado provides
27% of the recommended
daily amount.THEY APPEAR ON TOAST AND IN SALADS
EVERYWHERE YOU GO, but the lasting
popularity of the avocado is well deserved.
A new study has confirmed what others
before it have found: that an avocado a day
keeps cholesterol at bay. In this latest study,
overweight adults who followed a heart-healthy
diet that included one avocadoa daysawa
significant reduction in LDL (bad)cholesterol
after five weeks. It’s just one ofth
we love this fruit. Here’s whatyou
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