Superfood 101 (Episode 5) - Avocado - Benefits Of Eating Avocado By Emem Archibong
Superfood 101 - Avocado What is it? An avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. What does it contain that's good for you? Vitamin C, E, K, B6, riboflavin, niacin, folate, panthothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, lutein, beta carotene, omega 3 fatty acids, zeaxanthin, monounsaturated fat, fibre, manganese, copper Health benefits of eating avocado 1. Rich in nutrients. 2. Good for gut health and improves digestion due to the fibre content (it promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut). 3. Protects from chronic diseases e.g diabetes due to the monounsaturated fats and fibre content. 4. Promotes healthy body weight due to the fibre and healthy fat content which promotes satiety. 5. Protects the heart due to plant sterols which maintain healthy cholesterol levels. 6. Reduces the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and antioxidant protection from eye damage due to lutein and zeaxanthin content. 7. Bone health due to vitamin k content. 8. May prevent cancer due to folate, carotenoid content. 9. Can support fetal health during pregnancy due to the folate content. 10. Antimicrobial action - contains substances with antimicrobial action. Ways to incorporate avocado into your diet 1. Use instead of mayonnaise in salads 2. Guacamole 3. Smoothies 4. Avocado dark chocolate mousse 5. Avocado and boiled egg sandwich 6. Use in tacos and burritos 7. Top burger with sliced avocado 8. Eat it as is Polite disclaimer: the information contained in this video is not a substitute for medical advice from your doctor or healthcare practitioner. Please see your doctor for information for your particular medical problem. To download my latest original songs visit / emem-archibong To stream my latest original songs visit https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zPMz... To stream my 1st album 'what is love?' visit https://open.spotify.com/track/0EoCvU... To download my 1st album 'what is love?' visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-is-love... To download my second album 'the prayer of salvation' visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prayer-Salva... To stream my second album 'the prayer of salvation,' visit https://open.spotify.com/track/2moIia... Connect with me Facebook.com/emem.archibong Instagram.com/ememarchibongofficial Twitter.com/ememmusic #healthyliving #avocado #superfood