Avocado is considered the world's healthiest fruit, because of its nutrient contents such as Vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper and reasonable calories in it.
Health Benefits of Avocado:
- Avocado is a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure.
- It protects cholesterol related heart diseases. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- It can be used in the treatment of skin disorders.
- It is used to heal people who suffer from digestive and circulatory problems.
- Avocado includes necessary minerals like potassium, calcium, vitamin C and K, folic acid, copper, sodium and dietary fibers. These are used to provide the mineral necessity of the body. People who live in hot climates have great mineral and water loss. So, avocado is suggested strongly by the medicals.
- Avocado, due to its high calorie content, is good for those who want to increase their weight.
- Avocados have an abundance of vitamin E which is an essential vitamin that protects against a host of diseases and will aid with maintaining overall health.
- Avocados are a great antioxidant which has healing properties as well it can be used to treat arthritis and gum disease.
- It is also one of the richest source of fiber among all fruits and vegetables. Packed with vitamins A, several B-complex, it also contains powerful anti-oxidants like vitamins C and E.
Nutritional Information:Avocado, slices: 1.00 cup - 146.00 grams - 235.06 calories
| Nutrient | Amount | DV(%) | Nutrient Density |
| vitamin K | 29.20mcg | 36.5 | 2.8 |
| dietary fiber | 7.30 g | 29.2 | 2.2 |
| potassium | 874.54 mg | 25.0 | 1.9 |
| folate | 90.37 mcg | 22.6 | 1.7 |
| vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 20.5 | 1.6 |
| vitamin C | 11.53 mg | 19.2 | 1.5 |
| copper | 0.38 mg | 19.0 | 1.5 |