The Nutritional Benefits Of Avocados
Lately I have been overly obsessed with avocados. I liked avocados before my obsession hit, but my cravings have gotten extremely regular! Normally I make a bomb Guacamole recipe and that is when I would eat avocado, but not these days! I swear I crave one every day for lunch, and by golly I have myself one with a little lime juice scooped to perfection with some Nut Thins. At first I was really worried about the calories and fat from the avocado, but after doing some fun research I found out it is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet to fill your tummy with! This buttery fruit is filled with healthy fats, 20 different vitamins and minerals, and fiber!
Fun Facts About Avocados
They Contain More Potassium Than Bananas! When you are getting enough potassium in your body, it helps to support healthy blood pressure levels!
77% of the calories from an avocado are from healthy monounsaturated fats! The same healthy fats that are in olive oil, are also found in an avocado.
An avocado is loaded with Vitamin K, Folate (great for pregnancy), Vitamin C, and Potassium. That’s not all of the vitamins, but it is already an impressive start!
It can help with weight loss. You would think that the high fat content would work in the opposite way making you gain weight. While this is partially true if you overdo it, it actually keeps you satisfied for longer, which will eliminate snacking on unhealthy foods in its place.
Avocados are GREAT for your skin! We are kicking saturated fats (bad, bad bad) to the curb and replacing it with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in its place! Hello glowing skin protected from sun damage and inflammation!
After learning these fun facts I couldn’t wait to share them with you! Don’t be afraid of the high fat content in avocados; instead reap the benefits of consuming one!
Happy snacking!
xoxo Lauren Nicole
