Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Avocados/Butter Fruits

The nutritional value of avocados remains unconcealed when it comes to carotenoids. As carotenoids need fat for its absorption in the bloodstream, avocados contain mono-unsaturated fats, which help the former to get absorbed. Studies show that carotenoids are absorbed better, in people, who consume avocado. This fruit can be included in salads containing other vegetables, so that the carotenoids in all the ingredients are absorbed better by the body.

Avocados contain carotenoid lutein in considerable amounts, and lutein is good to prevent eye problems, like, macular degeneration and cataract.

Avocado oil for hair is a well known ,as it is quite beneficial when used as a hair tonic.

Another avocado health benefit lies in glutathione, which is an antioxidant that is found to be beneficial in preventing aging.

Preventing oral cancer is one of the avocado health benefits.

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