02/03/2023
Frequent consumption of the fruit helps reduce the risk of many eye diseases (such as cataracts and macular degeneration). Studies have shown that this effect is achieved due to the high content of antioxidants – carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin. To assimilate them, it is better to eat pulp that has not been heat-treated.
In addition, avocado helps to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol up to 20%, which is the cause of many vascular and heart diseases. And the fruit makes other products healthier and increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins B by at least 2.5 times.
Another useful property of avocados is that it helps to lose weight , despite the rather high calorie content. The experiment showed that people who included avocados in their diet were less prone to metabolic syndrome, had a lower percentage of excess fat, and also felt full more quickly when eating.
The glycemic Index of this fruit is only 10, which means that it is ideal for the diet of people with diabetes and those who adhere to Keto nutrition systems, according to Montignac, Atkins or Dukan.