Omolara Rafiu
Avocados, green on the outside and butter like on the inside. This amazing fruit is often overlooked by a lot of people while trying to eat healthy. But, did you know that this berry fruit is packed full with so many wonderful benefits? Well, we have put together 12 potential benefits of Avocados to give you an insight into the various benefits you will be getting from consuming this sumptuous fruit.
Avocados contain two photochemicals- Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which are present in the eye tissue. These two phytochemicals act as an antioxidant to protect the eyes from free radicals and also filter out the damaging effects of blue light.
The fibers in Avocados feed the beneficial bacterias in the gut, which subsequently limits the growth of harmful gut bacteria and also promotes microbial balance in the gut.
Some studies and research has connected the frequent consumption of Avocados to healthy weight loss and also reduction of abdominal fat
According to research, the frequent consumption of fats such as monounsaturated fats-which is available in Avocados, can improve skin elasticity.
According to a medical study, essential fatty acids and Oleic acids can help promote collagen synthesis in the skin. Luckily, these two ingredients are available in Avocados.
Avocados are a very good DIY moisturizer that will leave your skin dewy and plump. Just scoop the insides of an avocado, apply and massage it all over your face and leave for 15 minutes. The results will be a dewy glowing skin.