Amazing Avocadoes

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Amazing Avocados

" DrWhitaker.com Health Update Editor

Date:Thu, 24 Feb 2005 04:08:01 -0500

 

February 24, 2005

 

Dear Joann,

 

I’m a big fan of avocados. They’re a backyard favorite here in California, and

there’s nothing like the taste of one ripened to perfection.

 

In recent years they’ve become trendy due to the rising popularity of Mexican

and vegetarian foods and their availability in supermarkets.

 

But lately, I’ve been impressed with the growing volume of research that

supports what I’ve known all along: Avocados are nutritional powerhouses.

 

Did you know avocados contain 60% more potassium than bananas? A medium-sized

one packs about 850 mg! They are also rich in the phytochemical beta-sitosterol

which promotes normal cholesterol levels and a healthy prostate.

 

Ounce for ounce, avocados are a superior source for many nutrients including

glutathione, a potent antioxidant, and my favorite eye health protector lutein.

Slice a medium avocado into your salad and you’ll get:

 

 

20% of the Daily Value (DV) of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6,

and Pantothenic Acid

 

 

40% DV of Folate

 

 

10% DV of Magnesium

 

 

60% DV of Fiber

 

 

 

People often tell me they’ve been told to steer away from avocados because

they’re high in fat. My response is, “Bring on the fat!”

 

Yes, avocados’ total fat content is technically high because they’re loaded with

monounsaturated fats, the healthy fats your body needs. However, they are low in

saturated fat and contain 0 mg of cholesterol!

 

Avocados are a nutrient-dense food and a boon to your overall health. I

recommend them as a smart choice for promoting prostate and cardiovascular

health.

 

Best of all, avocados are versatile. Below are just a few examples of how you

can enjoy them.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Julian Whitaker, M.D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIM Barleygreen

" Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future "

 

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