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Health Benefits of Avocado |
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The health benefits of avocado include proper digestion, weight gain, skin care, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, and dental care. It is also used as a baby food.
Avocado is characterized by its high fat and calorie content. However, it is extremely low in cholesterol. Many people tend to stop eating avocado due to its high calorie content, thinking that it may add weight. However, the amount of calories is too less when compared to butter, and other high calorie diets.
Avocado is most beneficial when eaten raw. The health benefits of avocado include the following:
- Weight Gain: Avocado is one of the few fruits that have more than 200 calories per 100g. Normally fruits have about 60-80 calories per 100g. Avocado, due to its high calorie content, is good for those who want to increase their weight.
- Digestion: It is believed that avocado is soothing for the intestine and therefore aids in digestion.
- Dental Care: Since avocado cleans the intestine, bad breath, which is primarily caused due to indigestion, is removed.
- Atherosclerosis: Since avocado helps in reducing cholesterol levels, it is useful in treating atherosclerosis. It also helps in preventing strokes.
- Skin Care: Avocado oil is added in a variety of cosmetics due to its ability to nourish the skin with essential vitamins and make it glow. It also helps in treating psoriasis.
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Also read - Nutritional Value of Avocado
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