Why should you eat some avocados?

[New Sancai Compilation First Start] On a normal day, you will most likely eat some form of avocado (or avocado, avocado), such as delicious guacamole, sliced on sandwiches or burgers, or put in a salad. Eating creamy avocados will not only benefit your taste buds, but your heart and other organs as well. Avocados are an excellent source of high-quality fats, fiber, potassium, and other health-promoting nutrients.

According to Kat Benson, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Guide, avocados contain:

• Heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

• Micronutrients such as potassium and other vitamins and minerals.

• Fibers. "Avocados are an amazing source of fiber," says Benson. "Half a medium avocado contains about five grams of dietary fiber. Since the fat helps increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, K, and E), they are an excellent addition to any vegetable-rich meal or balanced snack." Important addition."

What's more, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that eating two or more servings of avocado per week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Plus, avocados are rich in a natural plant-derived substance that can reduce anxiety without the side effects of medication, according to new research from the Weizmann Institute. The compound, called beta-sitosterol, was found to reduce anxiety in mice.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, avocados are suitable for low-carb diets because they contain more high-quality fats than carbohydrates. The heart-healthy fats found in avocados don't raise blood cholesterol and provide more satiety than traditional cholesterol-lowering diets, which are often low in fat. Avocados are one of the highest-fat plant foods, which makes them ideal for vegetarians and vegans.

But avocados do contain a lot of calories. A whole medium avocado contains 240 calories. But on top of those calories, you're getting 13 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, 22 grams of fat (most of which is monounsaturated), and 10 grams of fiber.

Depending on the variety, avocados may be round or pear-shaped, green or black, small or large. The popular Hass avocado has a dark, bumpy skin and is usually available year-round. If you plan to use the fruit right away, choose an avocado that is ripe and can withstand the pressure when squeezed.

You can store unripe avocados at room temperature and they should ripen within a few days. The pulp of an avocado turns brown when exposed to air, so cover it with lemon or lime juice or wrap tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator to reduce oxygen exposure.

(compiled by: Wang Jimin)

(Editor in charge: Jiang Qiming)

(Source of the article: New Sancai first release)