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Amazing Flavor, Wondrous Nutrition

Avocados are a nutritional powerhouse. They can supply you with nearly 20 vitamins and minerals that include 250g potassium, 3g dietary fiber, beta-sitosterol, carotenoids lutein + zeaxanthin, and last but not least, GOOD fats.

Imagine fulfilling your body’s nutritional needs, maintain cholesterol levels, get natural skin care, maintain eye health, and prevent diseases, all with this one delicious fruit. Has eating healthy tasted this satisfying before?

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As a nutrient-dense fruit, avocados can contribute a lot to your Daily Value (DV), which makes your healthy diet torture-free. That includes:

8%

Dietary fiber

6%

Folate

4%

Potassium,
Vitamin E and C

8%

Iron

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Vitamin D 0mg0%
Calcium 10mg0%
Iron 0.3mg2%
Potassium 250mg6%
Vitamin A 0mcg0%
Vitamin C 4mg4%
Vitamin E 1mg6%
Vitamin K 11mCg10%
Thiamin 0.04mg4%
Riboflavin 0.1mg8%
Niacin 1mg6%
Folate 45mcg DFE (0mcg folic acid)10%
Pantothemic Acid 0.7mg15%
Phosphorus 30mg2%
Magnesium 15mg4%
Zinc 0.3mg2%
Copper 0.1mg10%
Manganese 0.1mg4%

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2.000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

The Superfood Good Fats

Over 75% of fat in avocado is unsaturated fat. They are proven by The Dietary Guidelines for Americans as beneficial fats associated with improved blood cholesterol levels. It is also shown by studies to be more effective in reducing the risk of heart disease than simply lowering total fat intake.

Eye Health Booster

Avocados are packed with lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that keep your eyes healthy. These nutrients protect your eyes from harmful light and can reduce the risk of age-related eye issues like macular degeneration and cataracts. Plus, the healthy fats in avocados help your body absorb these eye-loving nutrients better. Enjoy avocados for a tasty way to keep your vision sharp!

A Healthy Diet Choice

It’s no secret that the nutrition avocados offer can be a delicious addition to many healthy diets and eating plans. Its versatility to be eaten alone or used in a variety of recipes also fit into a sensible eating plan and many popular diets.

Baby’s First Food

A win for moms! Avocados are baby-friendly food that babies actually like. The mild flavour and creamy consistency of Avocados from Peru nearly always aces their taste test. Additionally, they also pass the nutrients check for mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding period.

Heart-Healthy Nutrients

Avocados are naturally abundant in healthy fats, fiber and other micronutrients associated with cardiovascular health. Research in the “Journal of the American Heart Association” showed that eating two servings of avocado each week (one avocado) can cut the risk of developing coronary heart disease by 21 percent.

Healthy Weight Loss Buddy

The high fiber content of avocados is known to improve satiety and metabolic health that help enhance weight loss and reducing belly fat. Their low calories and sugar characteristics also add to the benefit of weight control (“Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” 2015-2020)

Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.

– Hippocrates

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