This Is What Will Happen When You Eat Avocados Every Day

Avocados have been touted as a heart-healthy superfood in recent years. In reality, the truth isn't too far off from the hype. They are turning up in everything from guacamole and salads to smoothies and even brownies. Here are four reasons that make eating avocados every day a sensible choice.

1. It will reduce your risk of heart disease.

Heart disease has been reported to kill 27 million adults in the United States, and people are becoming more and more conscious of healthy diets. Avocados show a positive benefit to our cardiovascular system in numerous ways because of its low saturated fat and high unsaturated fat content. Consuming extra saturated fat may raise your LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while on the contrary, consuming adequate unsaturated fat in your diet may help lower LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), control HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol) and probably improve your insulin sensitivity. Moreover, avocados also contain a powerful mix of nutrients including plenty of antioxidants such as carotenoids and phenols. These compounds can help prevent inflammation and oxidative stress in the blood vessels while facilitating improved blood flow.









References:

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