What Does an Avocado Contain?

Recently, avocados are becoming increasingly popular. It is no coincidence that it is called "superfood" because it is extremely beneficial to our health. Avocados contain a lot of useful substances, and here are what they are:

100 grams of avocados contain

- Vitamin K - 20% of the daily recommended dose;

- Folic acid - 20% of the daily recommended dose;

- Vitamin C - 17% of the daily recommended dose;

- Potassium - 14% of the daily recommended dose;

- Vitamin B5 - 14% of the daily recommended dose;

- Vitamin B6 - 13% of the daily recommended dose;

- Vitamin E - 10% of the daily recommended dose;

- In small quantities - magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1/riboflavin/and B3/niacin;

- In addition, 100 grams of avocado contains 160 calories, 2 grams of protein, 15 grams of healthy fat. It contains 9 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of which are fiber;

Avocados contain a large amount of potassium. Potassium is a nutrient that unfortunately many people do not get in sufficient quantities and it is extremely important for maintaining normal blood pressure.

Avocados are high in monounsaturated fatty acids. 75% of the calories in avocados are fat, which means that it is one of the most nutritious foods. The fats in avocados are resistant to high temperatures, which makes them suitable for heat treatment. In addition to all of the above, avocados also contain a large amount of fiber. As we know, fiber is not digested by the body, which can help it lose weight.

Useful properties of avocado

Avocados have the power to lower the cholesterol and triglyceride levels. As we know, heart disease is the most common cause of death. There are studies that show that avocados have the power to:

- reduce the amount of total cholesterol;

- to lower blood triglycerides by up to 20%;

- to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol by up to 22%;

- to increase the level of good cholesterol by 11%;

Eat avocados, in order to stay healthier and we recommend trying these avocado recipes.

- guacamole;

- avocado salad;

- avocado dip;