Guide to Wellness – July 2019

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A Toast to

the Avocado

Avocados have become hugely

popular in recent years, but

are they good for you? In a word:

Yes. Half of a medium avocado

has 114 calories and 10 grams of

fat. That might sound like a lot

of fat, but about 64 percent of

it is monounsaturated, which

lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels,

reducing the risk of heart attack

and stroke. And avocados offer

an array of vitamins and minerals

not often found together in one

place. These include folic acid and

vitamins B6, C, E, and K. Avocados

are rich in blood-pressure-lowering

potassium and fiber. They also con-

tain the carotenoids lutein and

zeaxanthin, which are linked to eye

health. So go ahead and enjoy

your avocado—on toast, in a smoo-

thie, or however else you please.

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