Health benefits of Avocado

 Avocados are packed with 25 essential nutrients, including vitamins A,B,C, E and K, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium and phosphorous, which literally makes them a nutritional powerhouse. They also contain fibre, protein, phytochemicals like beta-sitosterol, glutathione and lutein, known to protect the body against a number of ailments.

Avocados are also rich in vitamin B6, folic acid, known to regulate homo-cysteine levels, which if too high, can lead to heart diseases. Vitamin e, glutathione and mono-saturated fat present in avocados also ensure that your heart stays healthy.

avocados contain a compound called beta-sitosterol,which can lower blood cholesterol levels.

the potassium content in avocados keeps blood pressure levels in check.

protect your eyes with avocados, which contain carotenoid lutein, known to fight against age-related macular degenration and cataract.

want to put on some weight? avocados are high in healthy calories, making them an ideal weight-gain food.

since avocados have high levels of folate, studies say they decrease the chances of strokes.

battling dry skin? avocado juice is perfect for those who want to get rid of dull, dry skin. alternatively, if you don't want to drink the juice, you could apply avocado oil on your skin. the oil is absorb-able, which makes it easy to penetrate into your skin, making it soft and well-nourished.

make a simple face mask at home using avocado, honey and yoghurt. make a thick mixture by mixing all 3 ingredients and apply liberally on your face. this is known tor emove dead skin cells and give your skin a glow.

avocados also help bring shine back in your hair. peel a medium-sized avocado and mash it well till it becomes a smooth paste. add the yolk of 1 egg and 1/2 a teaspoon of olive oil. mix well till it reaches a fine consistency and apply it to your hair. leave it for 30 minutes and wash it off.

which cucumbers and tea bags are known to help treat puffy eyes, avocados can also work wonders. place avocado slices under your eyes to remove undereye bags !

use the peel of an avocado as a moisturizer. run it on your face and let the oil remain for a few minutes before washing it off with Luke-warm water.

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