In a new study conducted in the USA, it was found that eating 2 servings of fatty fruit a week reduces the risk of heart attack. In the study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, it was emphasized that the risk of heart attack in both men and women decreased if it was eaten instead of butter, cheese or processed meat, while the benefits of avocado were especially noted.
REDUCE IT BY 21 PERCENT
The findings of the study, which included more than 68,000 women and more than 41,000 men, underlined that eating at least two servings of avocados a week reduced the risk of heart attack by 21 percent compared to not eating or eating avocados infrequently. Experts stated that the amount of avocado that should be eaten is half of the avocado.
TAKES 18 MILLION LIVES EVERY YEAR
According to the data of the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases stand out as the disease that causes the most deaths worldwide, taking about 18 million lives each year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that heart diseases take one life every 36 seconds in the US alone.
OTHER BENEFITS OF AVOCADO
Avocado is a fruit rich in healthy fats compared to other fruits. Thanks to the large number of antioxidants in it, it has the feature of supporting the immune system. The vitamins in avocado also have a protective effect against cancer diseases. At the same time, the phytochemicals in it reduce the chromosome damage caused by the chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide.
It is also a very good source of Folate (folic acid). This acid, which is important for a healthy pregnancy, helps produce and maintain new cells.
PERFECT FOR EYE, SKIN AND HAIR HEALTH!
Avocado, a fruit useful for eye, skin and hair health, contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, pyridoxine (B6), thiamine (B1) niacin (B3), folate (B9), riboflavin (B2), pantothenic acid (B5). It is rich in vitamins and minerals of potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc and manganese, as well as lutein, beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids.
It is a good source of fiber, contains little sugar. An average avocado is about 250 calories, and over 75% of those calories come from good fats. It keeps you full with its fibrous structure and can be used as a healthy oil instead of trans fats in meals.
Numerous studies have shown that eating avocados can improve blood disease risk factors such as cholesterol, as well as triglycerides. Consuming half a serving of avocado a day helps maintain total cholesterol in men.
It is known that foods containing unsaturated fatty acids such as avocado are effective against age-related eye function disorders. Lutein can reduce the risk of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. In combination with zeaxanthin, it has a protective effect on ultraviolet light and can improve vision in dim light.
Avocado can be easily consumed by vegans and vegetarians as a red meat alternative. Due to its creamy consistency, baby food is made.