21 Benefits of Avocados

Avocados aren't just for eating!

Avocados are a miracle fruit. Rich in vitamins and nutrients, avocados are a staple in any healthy kitchen. In addition to the health benefits you gain from eating them, avocados are great when used topically on every inch of your body from head to toe. We’ve compiled a list of 21 additional uses that shows that avocados can do so much more for you.

Health

1. Proteins
Protein helps repair our bodies after workouts and avocados contain high quality protein. Getting protein from avocados is healthier than getting protein from processed foods such as many commercial brands of peanut butter, bread, and cereal.

2. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps rid the body harmful chemicals such as free radicals. Free radicals can cause damage to our bodies’ cells.

3. Heart Disease
Avocados contain key acids, which lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol, and increase HDL, which is considered the good cholesterol. Avocados have high amounts of fiber, which lowers the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity.

4. Cancer Fighter
Consuming avocados regularly decreases the risks of various cancers such as breast and prostate.

5. Digestion
Avocados help ease the sensitive parts of the stomach, helping to soothe an unsettled stomach. They also helps prevent constipation and increase the absorption of certain nutrients.

6. Blood Pressure
Avocados are the most vitamin- and nutrient-rich fruit. One of the most abundant vitamins is potassium, which is known to lower blood pressure.

7. Eyesight
Lutein is abundant in avocados, and improves eyesight, protecting the eyes from cataracts and other eye diseases affiliated with old age.

8. Bad Breath
Bad breath actually begins in your intestines and stomach. Avocados help break down imbalances in your digestive system which will aid in freshening your breath.

9. Babies
Between healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, avocados should be an addition to any baby’s diet. These components are important to a child’s development and the consistency of avocados make them easy for babies to eat.

10. Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal
Butter fruit contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, which benefit women in menopause. It aids in insomnia, constipation, ulcer, and nervous problems.

11. Weight Management
Healthy, high-fat content in avocados provide a feeling of fullness to help curb cravings. Specifically, the mono-saturated fat increases the body’s metabolic rate.

12. Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties help stimulate cartilage growth and can treat arthritis in various joints.

13. Boosts Immunity
The high vitamin E level helps boost the immunity of skin against natural factors and stress.

Body

14. Reduces Marks and Wrinkles
Avocado turned into a paste and applied with shea butter is great at lightening scars and leaving your skin looking radiant.

15. Cure Psoriasis
Applying avocado to affected skin can slowly remove the flakes of skin and promote healing. Avocados are also great at nourishing dry skin to help relive itchiness.

16. Reduces and Prevents Wrinkles
The abundance of antioxidants allows avocados to fight premature wrinkles, which are caused by free radicals. Sunlight directly placed on the skin can cause free radicals in the body. The antioxidants also help protect your skin from sun damage.

17. Clear Skin
A regular diet of avocados can help control acne breakouts. An additional benefit includes increasing blood circulation to keep skin rejuvenated which in turn helps remove dead skin cells.

Hair

18. Avocado Hair Mask
Avocados help nourish, moisturize, and rejuvenate hair. Vitamin E and B vitamins help bring strength and protection to hair and hair follicles.

Check out our DIY Avocado Hair Mask to get an amazing shine in your hair. 

19. Conditioner
Massaging your hair with an avocado paste results in soft and healthy looking hair. It helps tame frizzy hair, split ends while also conditioning damaged and dry hair.

20. Shiny Hair
The vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in avocado help provide a beautiful and shiny glow to your hair.

21. Regulates Hair Growth
Avocados are a great natural moisturizer for the hair. Hair loss begins when your hair is dry and damaged. The moisture and vitamins in avocado help stimulate growth and can control hair loss.

Sources: Livestrong, StyleCraze

After taking care of your health and skin, try some of these amazing recipes that include avocados:
Avocado Pear Smoothie
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Tacos with Cilantro Crema
Avocado Breakfast Toast

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