<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1161" alt="Health Benefits of Avocados" src="http://www.lgssales.com/wp-content/uploads/Avocado-Trio-72-300x276.jpg" width="300" height="276" />Avocados are one of the healthiest foods a person can eat. They are a "Superfood" because they are high in fiber, sodium and cholesterol free and provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, they are rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K.

They are filled with many nutrients and have many health benefits like lowering blood cholesterol and preventing certain kinds of cancer.

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Here are 6 benefits of Avocados:

<a href="http://www.healthonlinezine.info/health-benefits-of-avocados.html">Reduce cholesterol levels</a> - Avocados are rich in a compound called beta-sitosterol which has been shown to be effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

<a href="http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-avocados.html">Reducing risk of stroke</a> - The high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don't.

<a href=" http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/health-after-40/5-reasons-to-eat-more-avocados ">High in Fiber</a> - Half an avocado contains 3.4 grams of fiber, including soluble and insoluble, both of which your body needs to keep the digestive system running smoothly. Plus, soluble fibre slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your body, helping you feel full for longer.

<a href="http://healthiestfoods.co.uk/health-benefits-of-avocado">Skin Benefits</a> - Avocados contain Vitamin E which helps guard against photo-aging from sun exposure and Vitamin C which is involved in the creation of elastin and collagen for maintaining your skin’s elasticity and firmness.

<a href="http://www.undergroundhealth.com/15-amazing-health-benefits-of-eating-avocados/">Promote eye health</a> - Avocado is an excellent source of carotenoid lutein, which known to help protect against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/040067_avocado_cancer_prevention_superfood.html">Promote brain health</a> - The folate in avocado contributes to preventing the formation of brain tangles that are considered a factor for Alzheimer's.

Avocados have a creamy and rich texture which makes it easy to add to many recipes. Be sure to check out these avocado <a title="Suavo Hass Avocado Recipes" href="http://www.lgssales.com/blog/recipes-suavo-hass-avocado/">recipes</a>.

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