Boost Your Cardiovascular Health With This Delicious Fruit
Avocado has high nutritional value. It helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and minimizes the body's inflammatory response and oxidation, improving intestinal health. Ulises Ruiz/Getty Images
Avocados have exceptionally high nutritional value. They help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, minimize the body’s inflammatory response, and improve our gut health. Avocados also can repair cartilage damage and have other positive effects.
However, avocado has more fat than other fruits, so those managing their weight should avoid excessive consumption.
Major Benefits of Avocado
Lowers the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of avocado pulp contain about 14.7 grams of lipids, with about 9.8 grams of unsaturated fatty acids.
Ellen Wan has worked for the Japanese edition of The Epoch Times since 2007.
