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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Avocados the right way

Any way is the right way when it comes to avocados.  This fruit contains monounsaturated fatty acids and is one of the reasons for its outstanding health benefits.

Avocados like the tomato are a fruit.  This fruit contains monounsaturated fatty acids, an unusual attribute for produce and may be one of the reasons for its outstanding health benefits when consumed in the diet.

The main health links include:
      
          Lowering cholesterol
The monounsaturated fats have preventative action against LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase the production of HDL (good) cholesterol.

           Controlling blood pressure
The minerals potassium and magnesium lower blood pressure by promoting blood vessel widening and blood flow.

           Preventing:
                        stroke,
                       diabetes and
                       cancers
The antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E control arteriosclerosis, plaque build, up which in turn reduces the risk for stroke and heart disease.  Also reducing the risk for many cancers. 

Finally the monounsaturated fat and fiber content has been linked to preventing and benefiting individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Avocados are easily incorporated into the diet.

       Try on a sandwich to replace mayonnaise or mustard.
       Add to salads, salsas or even mashed potatoes.

Any way is the right way when it comes to avocados.  So eat the right way and consume more avocados.

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