4 reasons Avocados will make you healthier right now
Excerpts taken from a 9/10 Southern Living Article
- Avocados help protect your eyes. Avocados have carotenoid lutein which protects against cataracts and more.
- Avocados assist lower cholesterol. Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol which has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Avocados help regulate blood pressure. Studies show that potassium can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke; avocados are a great source of potassium while being low in sodium.
- Avocados deliver vitamin E, shown to contribute to overall good health.