<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" />Considered to be a superfood, Avocados are high in fiber, provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, and are rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K. Avocados are a perfect substitute for mayonnaise, add flair to salads or sandwiches and can be used as a garnish for tacos or soups, thrown on the grill, or used as a topping for pizza.

They also have many health benefits ranging from lowering blood cholesterol and preventing certain kinds of cancer to promoting weight loss.

Here are 6 benefits of eating avocados:

<a href="http://www.healthonlinezine.info/health-benefits-of-avocados.html">Reducing 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 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 fiber 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/">Promoting eye health</a> - Avocado is an excellent source of carotenoid lutein, which is known to help protect against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/040067_avocado_cancer_prevention_superfood.html">Promoting brain health</a> - The folate in avocado also 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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