My Favourite fruit of the week (Avocado) by @Gracyakan

gracyakan (64)in Steem Kitchen • 10 months ago

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My favourite fruit (Avocado)

My favorite fruit this week is avocado
it is a bright green colour fruit with a big pit and dark leathery skin. It is also called alligator pear or butter fruit, it can be added in salads, wraps to smoothies, brownies,sandwiches, and baked goods.

Health benefits of avocado

It helps to regulate appetite
It is rich fiber, vitamins C, E, K, and potassium.
It lowers blood cholesterol and triglycerides
It increases the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
It lowers blood pressure
It is high in fiber,so it promote gut health
It contain prebiotic elements that produce short-chain fatty acids, which helps in improving the gut
It bhelps with satiety and management of body weight
It helps in fat redistribution
It prevent cataracts and protect against ultraviolet light damage
It gives support to bone and joint
It makes the skin to glow appearance
It lowers inflammation in the heart and blood vessels

Do you believe that regular consumption of natural fruit can keep you and your family away from hospital?

Yes

Justification of my answer

Eating fruit regularly will improve digestion, reduce the risk of disease, and help in checking weight.
Fruits are great source of fiber, which helps in good digestion, prevents constipation and promotes a healthy gut.
It contains antioxidants and phytochemicals which reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
It contains much of vitamin A and C which helps to strengthen the immune system.
Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin that is in helps to protect the eyes from degeneration due to old age, cataracts, and effect of blue light.
Potassium, polyphenols helps in bringing down blood pressure there by reduce the risk of stroke and Alzheimer disease etc.